Beaumont, Texas, was given its name for the French meaning of "beautiful hill" but today’s cosmopolitan city is a long way from the bucolic early days of the city. Today, Beaumont is alive with Texas roots and traditions and is close enough to Louisiana to adopt some Cajun style as well. Anyone interested in buying a home in Beaumont will find a culture rich in diversity and a lively city beckoning newcomers to join in the fun and life the great life in the great state of Texas.

Beaumont is also known as Taylor Landing, Taylor Lndg.

Beaumont Fast Facts

• Population: 112,235
• Median Household Income: $36.912
• Median Home Value: $103,700
• Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
• Beaumont is in the Central Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Travel and Transportation

The average commute time for Beaumont workers is 20 minutes. Beaumont has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Southeast Texas Regional Airport.

Beaumont Employment

Major employers in the Beaumont area include the Beaumont Independent School District, Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital, ExxonMobil, Westvaco, U.S. Postal Service, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, City of Beaumont, Lamar University and Huntsman Corporation.

Beaumont School Districts

The students of Beaumont are served by 42 public schools and ten private schools. There are also three colleges and universities in the Beaumont area.

Beaumont Attractions

• Art Museum of Southeast Texas
• Beaumont Botanical Gardens
• Lamar University
• Thomas Alva Edison Museum
• Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
• Fire Museum of Texas
• The Cattractionfton Steamboat Museum
• W.H. Stark House
• Big Thicket National Preserve
• Gator Country
• Boomtown USA Waterpark

Beaumont Parks and Recreation

• Art Museum of Southeast Texas
• Beaumont Botanical Gardens
• Lamar University
• Thomas Alva Edison Museum
• Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
• Fire Museum of Texas
• The Cattractionfton Steamboat Museum
• W.H. Stark House
• Big Thicket National Preserve
• Gator Country
• Boomtown USA Waterpark