This Texas County is the Most Affordable Place to Buy a House

Texas is a large state and many people are moving to the Lonestar State. The cities of Austin, Dallas, and Houston are popular choices. However, smaller towns are more affordable.

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If you want to move to a more affordable county in Texas, many options are available.

Jefferson County

Jefferson County is home to Beaumont.   This area is the place in Texas where you want to move to if you are looking for an affordable home in a quaint city.  The population of Jefferson County is 254,942.

How Much Do Houses Cost?

The median sale price of a home in Jefferson County is $161,250.   Out of almost 600 counties in the US, this ranks at #54.

To purchase a home with 20% down, and 28% expensive, a person or family would need to make at least $43,264 per year.

What's the Good and Bad of Jefferson County?

As affordable as Beaumont and Jefferson County is, there are some other factors you might consider before moving and buying a home.  The violent and property crime in the area is almost double the national average.

The unemployment rate in Beaumont is quite low at 5.2%.  Occupations growing in Beaumont are healthcare, professional and business services, education, and construction.

However, Jefferson County has many great attractions and things to do with the family.  They have Big Beau, a giant Dalmatian fire hydrant, and a giant gusher called the Lucas Gusher that will still gush.  Not to mention museums, great food, and yes, they have gators.

Overall it may be worth considering Jefferson County as a place to purchase a home and start a family.