Beaumont is a large industrial city of Texas. Beaumont is full of factories, refineries and distribution centers that employ the surrounding neighborhoods of people. Most don't choose to actually live in Beaumont though there are a few choices of apartment, condo and house rentals in some areas. Most that are looking to move near Beaumont actually check out Nederland house rentals in TX or other surrounding areas. Beaumont is home of Lamar University so there are many living in that particular area.