Cost of Living in Vidor, TX
Population 9,738 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Vidor a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $112,000. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Vidor sits roughly 10 miles east of Beaumont. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Beaumont's $159,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Vidor
The median home value in Vidor is $111,600 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $791/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,020/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 79.6°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Vidor has a cost of living index of 46 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% less expensive.
Vidor has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 64 | 67 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 66 |
| Low °F | 44 | 48 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 46 |
| Precip" | 5.32 | 3.09 | 3.63 | 3.92 | 4.70 | 6.70 | 6.85 | 6.89 | 6.69 | 5.47 | 3.89 | 4.98 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Vidor, TX?
Vidor has a cost index of 46 (100 = national average). It is 54% below the national average.
What is average rent in Vidor, TX?
The median gross rent in Vidor is $791 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Vidor?
The median home value in Vidor is $111,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Vidor?
The median household income in Vidor is $62,020 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Vidor, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Vidor is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Vidor, TX affordable?
Yes, Vidor is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 46 — about 54% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Vidor?
Vidor has average high temperatures of 79.6°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 62.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Vidor at a Glance
- Population
- 9,738
- Median Income
- $62,020
- Home Value
- $111,600
- Median Rent
- $791/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 79.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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