Town in Orange County, part of the Beaumont metro

Living in Mauriceville, TX

D-

654th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 12 of 100
19th of 23 in the Beaumont area

We give Mauriceville a D-. It ranks 654th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (3 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Mauriceville isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthMauriceville
Where Mauriceville is in Texas.
Population
2,945
Median rent
$1,03127% lower than Texas
Median home value
$179,60037% lower than Texas
Household income
$64,167Median
Average commute
32 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Mauriceville

Mauriceville sits about 19 miles from downtown Beaumont, in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro. About 2,945 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 38.8, 27% of households have children, 70% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $64,167 a year (18% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Mauriceville

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,031, 27% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Mauriceville

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 32 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Mauriceville suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 21% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 18% lower than the Texas median, with 11 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 13% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 24% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 89% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,031 is 27% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,031 is 27% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for people on a budget.

Mauriceville report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Mauriceville with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,031, homes cost 2.8x income.

    64 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $64,167, 11% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C

    2 rated campuses, 50% rated A or B.

    43 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    2 grocery stores, 11 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    3 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 0% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    89% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

Where Mauriceville stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%16 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,03127% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x23% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%22 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 32 min22% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median household income: $64,16718% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Mauriceville

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Mauriceville is $1,031 a month, 27% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $41,000 a year. Right now 36% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $986 for a one-bedroom, $1,218 for a two-bedroom and $1,588 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $179,600, 37% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $983 before tax, or $1,166 with property tax. That is $135 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Mauriceville pays $2,199 a year, 48% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in MauricevilleStudio$9801 bedroom$9862 bedrooms$1,2183 bedrooms$1,5884 bedrooms$1,944
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent27% lower than Texas$1,031$1,403$1,413
Median home value37% lower than Texas$179,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income23% lower than Texas2.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Texas36%52%51%
Median property tax per year48% lower than Texas$2,199$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Texas70%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,166
Mortgage payment
$983
Property tax
$183
Median rent, for comparison
$1,031

Based on a $179,600 home in Mauriceville, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Mauriceville

Mauriceville has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 50% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
43
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
79
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BMauriceville MiddleMiddle, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD84 of 100
  • CMauriceville ElementaryElementary, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD74 of 100

Daily life in Mauriceville

Everyday places mapped inside Mauriceville, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 32 minutes, 22% longer than the Texas average. 0% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Beaumont is about 19 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Mauriceville work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $64,167, income per person is $34,483, unemployment is 11% and 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
11
Cafes
1
Bars
1
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
2
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income18% lower than Texas$64,167$78,476$80,734
Income per person15% lower than Texas$34,483$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas11%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas14%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Texas11%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points higher than Texas92%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points lower than Texas13%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Texas89%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute22% higher than Texas32 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Mauriceville

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6437%
65 and over18%

Median age 38.8 years. 27% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White91%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Mauriceville

Mauriceville has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 90°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 74 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 64 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Mauriceville40°60°80°61J64F70M76A83M88J90J90A87S79O69N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Orange 9 N, 8 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, coastal flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is moderate. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Mauriceville

Nearby, Forest Heights gets a C+, Little Cypress gets an A- and Orange gets a D-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C+Forest HeightsTown, 1,795 people7 mi
  2. A-Little CypressTown, 1,963 people8 mi
  3. D-OrangeSmall city, 19,177 people8 mi
  4. C-VidorTown, 9,708 people8 mi
  5. D-PinehurstTown, 1,999 people10 mi
  6. D+West OrangeTown, 3,420 people12 mi

Mauriceville in the Beaumont area

How it ranks among 23 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Hamshire1,388 people19 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Beauxart Gardens1,276 people11 mito downtown
  3. 3ACentral Gardens3,976 people10 mito downtown
  4. 16C-Vidor9,708 people9 mito downtown
  5. 17D+West Orange3,420 people23 mito downtown
  6. 18DSilsbee6,842 people18 mito downtown
  7. 19D-Mauriceville2,945 people19 mito downtown
  8. 20D-Pinehurst1,999 people22 mito downtown
  9. 21D-Orange19,177 people23 mito downtown
  10. 22FBeaumont113,279 people0 mito downtown

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Living in Mauriceville: common questions

Is Mauriceville, TX a good place to live?

We give Mauriceville a D-. It ranks 654th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Mauriceville?

Median rent in Mauriceville is $1,031 a month, 27% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $179,600, 37% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,166, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Mauriceville?

We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Mauriceville. 50% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 43 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Mauriceville flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Mauriceville as very high, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, wildfires and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Mauriceville?

Summers in Mauriceville peak at about 90°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 64 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Mauriceville?

The average one-way commute is 32 min, 22% higher than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 19 miles from downtown Beaumont.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.