Home project costs in Beaumont, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Beaumont-Port Arthur area is 90.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Beaumont 243rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 163,220 jobs here.
In Beaumont, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are asphalt driveway (−5%), composite deck (−5%) and sprinkler system (−5%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−12%), roof replacement (−12%) and metal roof (−11%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Beaumont City, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 43°F, a July average high of 92°F and 65 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Beaumont
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.64 | $21.27 | $28.00 | $22.66 | 0.94 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.76 | $28.02 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.43 | $27.33 | $29.26 | $28.78 | 0.95 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $25.13 | $29.92 | $38.96 | $30.67 | 0.98 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.17 | $23.23 | $28.90 | $27.41 | 0.85 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.04 | $29.51 | $36.10 | $30.38 | 0.97 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Beaumont
Across these 7 projects, Beaumont averages −8% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Beaumont | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Beaumont | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Beaumont | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Beaumont | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Beaumont | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Beaumont | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Beaumont | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Beaumont
Across these 2 projects, Beaumont averages −5% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −5% and wood deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Beaumont | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Beaumont | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,900 | −5% |
Building & additions in Beaumont
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Beaumont, from −7% (home addition) to −7% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Beaumont | 576 sq ft | $27,000 – $54,200 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Beaumont | 300 sq ft | $35,300 – $71,400 | −7% |
Doors & windows in Beaumont
Across these 5 projects, Beaumont averages −6% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at −6% and window replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Beaumont | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Beaumont | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Beaumont | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Beaumont | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Beaumont | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −7% |
Fencing in Beaumont
Across these 4 projects, Beaumont averages −6% against national midpoints. Wood fence is highest at −6% and aluminum fence lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Beaumont | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Beaumont | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Beaumont | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Beaumont | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Beaumont
Across these 5 projects, Beaumont averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and roof replacement lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Beaumont | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Beaumont | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Beaumont | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Beaumont | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Beaumont | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Beaumont
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Beaumont, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −5% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Beaumont | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Shower pan cost in Beaumont | 1 pan | $850 – $2,550 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Beaumont | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Beaumont | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Beaumont | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Beaumont
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Beaumont, from −8% (sod installation) to −5% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Beaumont | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Beaumont | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,500 | −7% |
| Sod installation cost in Beaumont | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,000 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Beaumont | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,450 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Beaumont | 450 sq ft | $33,900 – $106,000 | −6% |
Flooring & interior in Beaumont
Across these 3 projects, Beaumont averages −10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −8% and laminate flooring lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Beaumont range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Beaumont | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Beaumont | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Beaumont | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,150 | −9% |
Beaumont against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Beaumont prices −7% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Longview is the lowest at −13% (165 miles) and Houston the highest at −6% (70 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXthis page | 90.0 | 93.8 | −7% | |
| Lake Charles, LA | 60 miles | 85.9 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Houston, TX | 70 miles | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% |
| Lafayette, LA | 125 miles | 87.2 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Alexandria, LA | 130 miles | 85.7 | 93.7 | −12% |
| College Station, TX | 145 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Longview, TX | 165 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |