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Beaumont, Texas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

113,279
Population
$166,400
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$174,566
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,121/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$56,997
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
90.4%
Homes with broadband
51.09%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost33% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Lamar University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates24.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Beaumont Economic Development
The City of Beaumont Economic Development Department provides personalized assistance to businesses and developers, guiding them through site selection, due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and construction processes to foster business growth and attract investment in Beaumont.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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