Beaumont, TX

[LaL 418]

Just looking into a position that a headhunter contacted my husband about. Anyone have any personal experience with Beaumont, TX and surrounding areas? I have looked up on many sites the demographics, etc. just wanted any first hand accounts.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I assume you've checked city-data.com? If not, check it out. Their forums are great.

[LaL 418]

I assume you've checked city-data.com? If not, check it out. Their forums are great.

I actually have that open already!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Ok. I enjoy those forums a lot.

[William33 110]

A few years ago, I was offered a position in Beaumont, TX. The company: Conn's Appliances, which operates 60 stores in 2 states, yet has been planning an aggressive expansion. This plan has yet to be seen.

Me thinks this is the only “big” company there.

Beaumont is a one horse town, with a huge low income population and significantly higher than national average crime. However, if the pay is good, the housing for the "privileged" is quite good.

A solid 3 hours from Houston, cost of living is reasonable and is located on prime hurricane alley. Overall rating from 1-10, a 6.

[William33 110]

BTW, the former is based upon my opinion, site visits and previous research, with conclusions.

[almaty 19]

A few years ago, I was offered a position in Beaumont, TX. The company: Conn's Appliances, which operates 60 stores in 2 states, yet has been planning an aggressive expansion. This plan has yet to be seen.

Me thinks this is the only “big” company there.

Beaumont is a one horse town, with a huge low income population and significantly higher than national average crime. However, if the pay is good, the housing for the "privileged" is quite good.

A solid 3 hours from Houston, cost of living is reasonable and is located on prime hurricane alley. Overall rating from 1-10, a 6.

i agree about the hurricanes..i do that area for eap..and stress debriefings..they seem to get hit and flooded

[john & jean 37]

I have worked there, only have an opinion from that perspective. Have stayed for weeks at the time.Due to many chemical and petroleum refineries it smells very bad. You can tell by the smell, that Baumont, Port Arthur is near. I have never gotten where the smell was not offensive. Not wanting to offend fellow Texans,only my opinion... john & jean

[sugarbob 0]

My wife grew up in Beaumont. It is a small town not much of a night life. She said she would never want to live there again. And it isn't 3 hours from houston more like an hour and 45 min. She said they called it Boremont.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I knew some people that relocated there back in the late 1980s. They've lived there ever sense and love it.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I knew some people that relocated there back in the late 1980s. They've lived there ever sense and love it.

Nasal congestion?

[LaL 418]

Thanks for the insight all!

I have peeked at realtor.com and the prices are lower than they would be here. Of course that makes me think, is it just "the way it is" or is there a reason for it.

The plus side to this opportunity is its a logical next step in my husband's career, and he would not have to travel he has now (usually gone 2-3 weeks a month). Its also very stable market in that its with a utility.

Hurricanes/tornados - well, its something to be concerned about. Nightlife, not so much. At times here in Tampa I wish people would stay IN sometimes, anytime. Everywhere is packed all the time. It gets annoying. That said - of course I am spoiled and I want a Borders/Barnes&Noble on every corner, and DD. Soooo I want all the amenities with less traffic

Just am curious about the town, and you guys have given me some things to consider. Anything else you think of, would be greatly apreciated! ty ty!

[William33 110]

My wife grew up in Beaumont. It is a small town not much of a night life. She said she would never want to live there again. And it isn't 3 hours from houston more like an hour and 45 min. She said they called it Boremont.

With current traffic conditions and construction, count on 2.5-3 hours. This may improve over time.

Anecdotal evidence is just that, anecdotal.

My anecdotal insight is recent. If given the choice to live in Beaumont TX and I have, we chose not. Thus, we live in Kansas City, Missouri. KCMO Rocks!!!

This comes from someone who has lived in Houston TX, DC, upstate NY, Tokyo Japan, Rome Italy and Jakarta Indonesia.