The Beaumont metro is home to 396,058 people (down 3.3% over five years), with a median household income of $65,245. Typical rent of $1,308/month works out to 24.1% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Beaumont's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 21.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Professional & management | 9.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 24.1% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Beaumont market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,308/month suggests a household income around $52,000/year. The metro's median household income is $65,245.
By workforce share: Education & health care (21.5%), Manufacturing (13.1%), Construction (12.0%) (Census ACS 5-year).