The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77662 sells for about $146,200, or $127 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 77662 — Vidor
The housing market in 77662 remains stable, characterized by moderate price growth and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by local industrial employment, though the market faces headwinds from regional insurance costs and broader economic trends in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and industrial-sector commuters seeking affordable housing options within reach of the Beaumont employment core.
Median prices moved up 7.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77662, Orange County TX
Crime rates in the Vidor area are generally consistent with regional averages for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area, though specific neighborhood variations exist.
Schools serving the 77662 ZIP code are primarily part of the Vidor Independent School District, which maintains a standard academic profile for the region.
The area is subject to significant wind and flood risks associated with Gulf Coast hurricane activity, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial corridor, with major employment driven by petrochemical and energy sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via I-10, providing direct access to employment centers in Beaumont and the broader Golden Triangle region.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Neches River, with basic retail and dining options concentrated along the main highway corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local industrial workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and limited short-term rental activity.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical, refining, and logistics industries common to the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-10 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and commercial expansion along the I-10 corridor.
The Orange County Appraisal District manages property assessments, adhering to state-mandated market value standards.
Parcels are subject to Vidor ISD taxes and various municipal utility district levies where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's high exposure to wind and flood hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 77662.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jumping World4.110.3 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.67.8 mi
- Colorado Canyon4.510.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.19.8 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.62 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.415.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.211 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.18.6 mi
- Dylan's on 9th4.214.9 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.311.4 mi
- Cinemark Beaumont 15 and XD4.412.3 mi
- Main Event Beaumont4.312.2 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.411.7 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.612.9 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.612.4 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.67.8 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.710.2 mi
- Jason's Deli4.59.9 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.98.5 mi
- Art Museum of Southeast Texas4.57.9 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.411.7 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.612.9 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.612.4 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.65.7 mi
- Beaumont Botanical Gardens4.612.9 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.47.1 mi
- Parkdale Mall49.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.210.3 mi
- Marshalls4.29.4 mi
- Kohl's4.110.2 mi
- Doggett Toyota of Beaumont4.69 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.914.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.