Vidor

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Vidor, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$658

Population

10,643

Renter Mix

27% Rent

Experience the rural charm of East Texas.

Suburb Affordable Outdoor Activities Small-Town Atmosphere

Sitting just off Interstate 10 in Orange County, Vidor is a quiet East Texas city where pine trees tower and life moves at a steady pace. This small bedroom community northeast of Beaumont offers easy access to the larger metro area while maintaining a low-key atmosphere. Residents enjoy prime hunting and fishing spots throughout the region, and Houston sits close enough for day trips—providing the perfect balance of space without isolation.

Vidor's rental market features primarily houses and smaller apartment communities, creating a neighborhood feel throughout. Rentals here offer more square footage for your dollar than larger metros, with options ranging from standalone homes to cozy apartment complexes.

Part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area, Vidor provides straightforward commutes to major employment hubs in refining and industry. Sabine Lake and surrounding waterways put outdoor recreation practically in your backyard.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$66,063

Average: $87,736

Education

1,131

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,771

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Vidor has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vidor, TX is $695 for a studio, $655 for one bedroom, $772 for two bedrooms, and $970 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vidor has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$655/month
656 Sq Ft
House
$1,570/month
1,427 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Pine Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

606 Students

Vidor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

587 Students

Oak Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

672 Students

Vidor Middle

Public

Grades K-5

627 Students

Vidor J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

628 Students

Vidor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,193 Students

Aim Center High School

Public

Grades 9-12

34 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.