Town in Hardin County, part of the Beaumont metro

Living in Pinewood Estates, TX

A-

115th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 84 of 100
8th of 23 in the Beaumont area

Pinewood Estates gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 115th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high
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Where Pinewood Estates is in Texas.
Population
1,516
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$340,90020% higher than Texas
Household income
$157,553Median
Average commute
33 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Pinewood Estates

Pinewood Estates sits about 12 miles from downtown Beaumont, in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro. About 1,516 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Moore Park and Pinewood Park.

The median age is 37.9, 53% of households have children, 99% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $157,553 a year (101% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pinewood Estates

  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $157,553, 101% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Pinewood Estates

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 33 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Pinewood Estates suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 78% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 101% higher than the Texas median, with 2 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 69% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 97% of homes have broadband. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 76% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for people on a budget.

Pinewood Estates report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pinewood Estates 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-

    Homes cost 2.2x income.

    37 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $157,553, 0.8% unemployed.

    100 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    Not enough data.

    65 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 C-

    1 grocery store, 2 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    35 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 0% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    11% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    100 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    97% of homes have broadband.

    86 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pinewood Estates stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $157,553101% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%36 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x40% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%48 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 33 min22% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Pinewood Estates

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 $340,900, 20% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,866 before tax, or $2,264 with property tax.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Pinewood Estates pays $4,782 a year, 13% 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 Pinewood EstatesStudio$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 home value20% higher than Texas$340,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income40% lower than Texas2.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent48 points higher than Texas100%52%51%
Median property tax per year13% higher than Texas$4,782$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Texas99%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,264
Mortgage payment
$1,866
Property tax
$398

Based on a $340,900 home in Pinewood Estates, 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.

Daily life in Pinewood Estates

Everyday places mapped inside Pinewood Estates, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Moore Park, Pinewood Park.

The average one-way commute is 33 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 12 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pinewood Estates work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $157,553, income per person is $52,601, unemployment is 0.8% and 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

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

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income101% higher than Texas$157,553$78,476$80,734
Income per person29% higher than Texas$52,601$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Texas0.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Texas1.1%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Texas43%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher14 points higher than Texas100%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute22% higher than Texas33 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 Pinewood Estates

Under 1839%
18 to 343.0%
35 to 6444%
65 and over14%

Median age 37.9 years. 53% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White94%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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

Weather in Pinewood Estates

Pinewood Estates has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 42°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 62 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pinewood Estates40°60°80°100°62J66F72M78A85M90J92J93A88S81O71N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Beaumont Rsch Ctr, 7 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 stormsHigh
  • 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 Pinewood Estates

Nearby, Bevil Oaks gets a C-, Sour Lake gets a C+ and Lumberton gets an A-. 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-Bevil OaksTown, 1,133 people4 mi
  2. C+Sour LakeTown, 2,130 people5 mi
  3. A-LumbertonSmall city, 13,963 people9 mi
  4. FBeaumontCity, 113,279 people12 mi
  5. C+KountzeTown, 2,367 people14 mi
  6. DSilsbeeTown, 6,842 people15 mi

Pinewood Estates 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. 5A-Lumberton13,963 people12 mito downtown
  5. 6A-Nederland18,381 people12 mito downtown
  6. 7A-Port Neches13,664 people15 mito downtown
  7. 8A-Pinewood Estates1,516 people12 mito downtown
  8. 9A-Little Cypress1,963 people24 mito downtown
  9. 10BBridge City9,640 people19 mito downtown
  10. 11BGroves16,976 people17 mito downtown

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Living in Pinewood Estates: common questions

Is Pinewood Estates, TX a good place to live?

Pinewood Estates gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 115th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Pinewood Estates?

The median home is worth $340,900, 20% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.2x 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 $2,264, including property tax.

Does Pinewood Estates flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Pinewood Estates 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, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Pinewood Estates?

Summers in Pinewood Estates peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 42°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 62 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Pinewood Estates?

The average one-way commute is 33 min, 22% higher than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 12 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.