Neighborhood in Vidor, Orange County

Living in Northwest Vidor, Vidor

C+

3rd of 4areas in Vidor
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Vidor overall: C-

Northwest Vidor covers part of Vidor, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Vidor. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park1.6 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
660
Median rent
$1,030
Median home value
$165,000
Household income
$65,400
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Vidor

Northwest Vidor is an area in Vidor with about 700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Vidor is C+. That puts it 3rd of 4 areas we grade in Vidor, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Vidor

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northwest Vidor

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,030, 26% higher than the Vidor median.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.4% across Vidor.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Vidor report card

Each grade compares Northwest Vidor with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,030, homes cost 2.5x income.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $65,400, 13% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 197 violent crimes per 100k, 1,924 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 8.3% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    4.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    75% of homes have broadband.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Vidor compared with Vidor

Better than Vidor

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%35 points lower than Vidor (55%)
  • Average commute: 13 min45% lower than Vidor (24 min)
  • Vacant homes: 0%17 points lower than Vidor (17%)

Worse than Vidor

  • Homes with broadband internet: 75%15 points lower than Vidor (90%)
  • Median rent: $1,03026% higher than Vidor ($820)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x19% higher than Vidor (2.1x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • COak Forest ElementaryElementary, Vidor ISD1.6 mi
  • BVidor Junior HighMiddle, Vidor ISD1.4 mi
  • BVidor High SchoolHigh, Vidor ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Vidor

Median rent in Northwest Vidor is $1,030 a month, 26% higher than the Vidor median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $165,000, 26% higher than the Vidor median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,060 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereVidorTexas
Median rent26% higher than Vidor$1,030$820$1,403
Median home value26% higher than Vidor$165,000$131,400$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Vidor2.5x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points lower than Vidor21%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Vidor74%70%63%
Vacant homes17 points lower than Vidor0%17%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Vidor200119741992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,060
Mortgage payment
$903
Property tax
$157
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $165,000 home in Northwest Vidor, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereVidorTexas
Median household income5% higher than Vidor$65,400$62,192$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Vidor13%7.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Vidor9.2%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Vidor4.4%11%34%
Average commute45% lower than Vidor13 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Vidor8.3%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Vidor0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Vidor75%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

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

Who lives in Northwest Vidor

Under 1816%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6426%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Vidor

  1. 1B+Central VidorMedian rent $810
  2. 2B-Maple Crest AcresMedian rent $640
  3. 4C-Southwest VidorMedian rent $980

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Mesquite ApartmentsSeminole
  2. B-Northwest BurkburnettBurkburnett
  3. C+West AltonAlton

Questions about Northwest Vidor

Is Northwest Vidor a good place to live?

Northwest Vidor covers part of Vidor, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Vidor. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Vidor?

Renters in Northwest Vidor pay a median of $1,030 a month, 26% higher than the Vidor median. The median home is worth $165,000, 26% higher than the Vidor median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Vidor.

What schools serve Northwest Vidor?

The closest rated public schools are Oak Forest Elementary (elementary, rated C), Vidor Junior High (middle, rated B) and Vidor High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Vidor that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.