How many renters in Beaumont, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Beaumont, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Beaumont
| Share of income spent on rent | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 12.8% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±2.8 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±2.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±2.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.0% (±3.9 points) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Beaumont against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Beaumont | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±4.7 points) | 52.5% (±3.5 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±3.9 points) | 44.2% (±3.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.2 points) | 31.5% (±1.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,348 (±$2,859) | $40,488 (±$2,365) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,121 (±$36) | $1,117 (±$29) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Beaumont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Beaumont ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 472 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Beaumont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | — | 54.5% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Rose City | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill Acres | 7.9 mi | 25.0% (±118.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bevil Oaks | 8.8 mi | 100.0% (±110.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Forest | 9.1 mi | 11.8% (±92.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vidor | 9.7 mi | 55.4% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Gardens | 10.0 mi | 31.0% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beauxart Gardens | 11 mi | 0.0% (±119.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nederland | 12 mi | 50.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bevil Oaks | 100.0% (±110.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Taylor Landing | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Nome | 61.5% (±114.8 points) |
| 4 | Port Arthur | 58.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 | China | 56.3% (±51.7 points) |
| 6 | Beaumont | 54.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 | Nederland | 50.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 8 | Groves | 38.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 9 | Port Neches | 33.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 10 | Central Gardens | 31.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 11 | Hamshire | 29.6% (±95.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Beauxart Gardens | 0.0% (±119.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Beaumont
Are renters in Beaumont rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Beaumont pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Beaumont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Beaumont, TX spends 32.6% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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