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Beaumont, TX vs South Congress, TX
Beaumont, TX vs South Congress, TX: What the data shows
Beaumont, TX is in Beaumont, TX while South Congress, TX is in South Congress, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Beaumont, TX is the more affordable option at $124,900 median — $596,300 less than South Congress, TX's $721,200. WYLT rates Beaumont, TX as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and South Congress, TX as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Beaumont, TX has the stronger safety profile of the two. Beaumont, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. South Congress, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Beaumont, TX has Low flood risk and South Congress, TX has Low flood risk.
South Congress, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Beaumont, TX scores N/A/100 versus South Congress, TX's 46/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, South Congress, TX has the higher school rating — Beaumont, TX rates 6.7/10 and South Congress, TX rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Beaumont, TX | South Congress, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $125K ✓ Lower price | $721K |
| Median Rent | $844 ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $44K | $89K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 46/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 42/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | N/A ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 106 min | 7 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with school-age childrenFirst-time homebuyersCommute-reliant individuals | Young professionalsNightlife loversBikers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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