Town in Chambers County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Mont Belvieu, TX

B+

160th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 78 of 100
36th of 125 in the Houston area

We give Mont Belvieu a B+. It ranks 160th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and education levels, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.

  • Good for families
  • Top-rated schools
  • Fast-growing
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
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Where Mont Belvieu is in Texas.
Population
10,673+38.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,70121% higher than Texas
Median home value
$411,00045% higher than Texas
Household income
$132,781Median
Average commute
35 minOne way
Violent crime
73Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Mont Belvieu

Mont Belvieu sits about 31 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 10,673 people lived here in 2025, up 38.1% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2014).

Local spots people know include McLeod Park, Joe Matthews Park and Cherry Point Park.

The median age is 33.6, 42% of households have children, 75% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $132,781 a year (69% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Mont Belvieu

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 8 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 73 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 81% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $132,781, 69% higher than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 38% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Mont Belvieu

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,701, 21% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 35 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 Mont Belvieu suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 69% higher than the Texas median, with 64 restaurants and 6 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 12% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,701 is 21% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 31% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,701 is 21% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 34% for people on a budget.

Mont Belvieu report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Mont Belvieu 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 C-

    Median rent $1,701, homes cost 3.1x income.

    34 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $132,781, 4.0% unemployed.

    73 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    8 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    98 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    73 violent crimes per 100k, 1,199 property crimes per 100k.

    58 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    1 grocery store, 64 restaurants, 7 parks mapped in town.

    15 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 14% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A-

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C+

    91% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs US towns

Where Mont Belvieu stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $132,78169% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%13 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%8 points lower than Texas (52%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 35 min30% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,70121% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.4%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Mont Belvieu

Mont Belvieu renters pay a median of $1,701 a month, 21% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $68,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 44% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 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 $411,000, 45% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,250 before tax, or $2,659 with property tax. That is $958 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Mont Belvieu pays $4,913 a year, 16% higher 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 Mont BelvieuStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent21% higher than Texas$1,701$1,403$1,413
Median home value45% higher than Texas$411,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income14% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Texas44%52%51%
Median property tax per year16% higher than Texas$4,913$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Texas75%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,659
Mortgage payment
$2,250
Property tax
$409
Median rent, for comparison
$1,701

Based on a $411,000 home in Mont Belvieu, 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.

Is Mont Belvieu safe?

In 2025, Mont Belvieu Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 131 property crimes. That works out to 73 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,199 property crimes per 100,000, 42% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 50% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Mont Belvieu by yearTexas7320212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
73
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,199
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Mont Belvieu by yearTexas1,19920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Mont Belvieu Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Mont Belvieu

Mont Belvieu has 8 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Barbers Hill ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Barbers Hill El North, Barbers Hill El South and Barbers Hill High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 93 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

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
98
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
93
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

  • ABarbers Hill El NorthElementary, Barbers Hill ISD95 of 100
  • ABarbers Hill El SouthElementary, Barbers Hill ISD94 of 100
  • ABarbers Hill High SchoolHigh, Barbers Hill ISD94 of 100
  • AEarly Childhood CenterOther, Barbers Hill ISD94 of 100
  • ABarbers Hill Int NorthElementary, Barbers Hill ISD93 of 100

Daily life in Mont Belvieu

Everyday places mapped inside Mont Belvieu, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include McLeod Park, Joe Matthews Park, Cherry Point Park.

The average one-way commute is 35 minutes, 30% longer than the Texas average. 14% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 31 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Mont Belvieu work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $132,781, income per person is $48,156, unemployment is 4.0% and 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
64
Cafes
6
Bars
2
Parks
7
Gyms
5
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
4
Libraries
3

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income69% higher than Texas$132,781$78,476$80,734
Income per person18% higher than Texas$48,156$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas4.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas9.3%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Texas34%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher13 points higher than Texas99%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas12%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute30% higher than Texas35 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Texas14%14%15%
Workers who work from home14%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.4%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Mont Belvieu

Under 1830%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6438%
65 and over11%

Median age 33.6 years. 42% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black3.2%
Asian3.3%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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

Weather in Mont Belvieu

Mont Belvieu has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 41°F. There are about 84 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 65 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Mont Belvieu40°60°80°100°63J66F72M78A84M89J92J92A88S82O71N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Baytown, 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 very high. 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
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

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 Mont Belvieu

Nearby, Old River-Winfree gets a B-, Baytown gets an F and Beach City gets a C. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. B-Old River-WinfreeTown, 2,448 people3 mi
  2. FBaytownCity, 85,205 people9 mi
  3. CBeach CityTown, 3,309 people10 mi
  4. FDaytonTown, 9,058 people11 mi
  5. DBarrettTown, 3,273 people11 mi
  6. FHighlandsTown, 6,335 people11 mi

Mont Belvieu in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 33A-Meadows Place4,689 people15 mito downtown
  5. 34B+Deer Park33,967 people18 mito downtown
  6. 35B+Pinehurst4,266 people34 mito downtown
  7. 36B+Mont Belvieu9,020 people31 mito downtown
  8. 37B+Shoreacres1,580 people25 mito downtown
  9. 38B+Pleak2,344 people33 mito downtown
  10. 39B+Bayou Vista1,754 people42 mito downtown

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Living in Mont Belvieu: common questions

Is Mont Belvieu, TX a good place to live?

We give Mont Belvieu a B+. It ranks 160th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and education levels, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.

How much does it cost to live in Mont Belvieu?

Renters in Mont Belvieu pay a median of $1,701 a month, 21% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $411,000, 45% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x 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 $2,659, including property tax.

Is Mont Belvieu safe?

In 2025, Mont Belvieu Police Department reported 73 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,199 per 100,000, 42% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Mont Belvieu?

We found 8 rated public school campuses inside Mont Belvieu. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 98 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Mont Belvieu flood?

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

What is the weather like in Mont Belvieu?

Summers in Mont Belvieu peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 41°F. Expect around 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 65 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Mont Belvieu?

The average one-way commute is 35 min, 30% higher than the Texas average. About 14% of workers work from home. It is about 31 miles from downtown Houston.

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.