The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77707 sells for about $202,000, or $127 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,495 a month.
ZIP 77707 — Beaumont
The Beaumont housing market in 77707 remains balanced, with moderate price appreciation and steady sales volume. Demand is supported by the local industrial economy, though affordability remains a key factor for buyers. Inventory levels are sufficient to keep the market from overheating, resulting in a stable environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for industrial-sector workers, families seeking affordable entry-level housing, and investors looking for steady rental demand in a stable, established market.
Median prices moved up 7.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 19.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77707, Jefferson County TX
Crime rates in Beaumont are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most prevalent concern. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing to address regional trends.
Schools serving the area are part of the Beaumont Independent School District, which has faced historical challenges in accountability ratings but maintains a variety of magnet and specialized programs.
The area is subject to significant hurricane and tropical storm risks due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast, necessitating robust flood insurance coverage and windstorm mitigation.
Economic momentum is driven by the petrochemical and energy sectors, with ongoing infrastructure investments in the Port of Beaumont and local industrial expansion projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by US-69 and I-10 connecting to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur employment core.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional amenities, including the Tyrrell Historical Library and various shopping centers along the Eastex Freeway.
The rental market shows strong demand with rising rents, driven by a mix of industrial workforce housing needs and limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical industry, healthcare systems like Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, and regional logistics.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-10 and US-69, with limited public transit options provided by Beaumont Municipal Transit.
Development is focused on industrial corridor improvements and modest residential infill projects.
The Jefferson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Beaumont ISD, Jefferson County, and various drainage and utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional wind and flood risk, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jumping World4.13.2 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.65.4 mi
- Colorado Canyon4.54.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.14.5 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.611.1 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.43.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.22.5 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.14.3 mi
- Dylan's on 9th4.213.9 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.31.4 mi
- Cinemark Beaumont 15 and XD4.42.2 mi
- Gator Country4.710.4 mi
- Main Event Beaumont4.32 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.63.2 mi
- Jumping World4.13.2 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.65.4 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.76.4 mi
- Jason's Deli4.53.2 mi
- Museum of the Gulf Coast4.819.6 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.94.5 mi
- Gator Country4.710.4 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.63.2 mi
- Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk4.84.2 mi
- Lumberton City Park4.712.1 mi
- Beaumont Botanical Gardens4.63.2 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.45.9 mi
- Brentwood - Country Club of Texas3.91.9 mi
- Parkdale Mall44.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.24.2 mi
- BYOT Auto Parts in Beaumont, TX4.32.3 mi
- Marshalls4.24.7 mi
- Kohl's4.14.4 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.912.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park featuring golf, hiking trails, and botanical gardens.
Located within Tyrrell Park, offering extensive floral displays.
Regional shopping destination serving the Beaumont area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.