The Town FilesMont Belvieu, Texas
City in Chambers County · population 7,654 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $411,000
- Household income
- $132,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 33.6
Mont Belvieu is a city of 7,654 people in Chambers County, Texas. The median home is worth $411,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 86% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Texas towns.
How Mont Belvieu ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mont Belvieu is worth $411,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $132,781, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,701 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mont Belvieu | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,701 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $132,781 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mont Belvieu
| People | Mont Belvieu | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mont Belvieu
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 41.4°F. About 64.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mont Belvieu since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 24, 2023 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 19, 2015.
Severe weather in Chambers County since 1996
Chambers County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chambers County
Chambers County had 22,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,934 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Mont Belvieu itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Mont Belvieu
9 public schools with 7,723 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBERS HILL H S | 9-12 | 2,084 | 14.5 |
| BARBERS HILL INT SOUTH | 4-6 | 935 | 13.4 |
| BARBERS HILL EL SOUTH | 1-3 | 917 | 13.3 |
| BARBERS HILL EL NORTH | 1-3 | 865 | 11.7 |
| BARBERS HILL INT NORTH | 4-6 | 862 | 13.1 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-K | 847 | 13.9 |
| BARBERS HILL MIDDLE SOUTH | 7-8 | 619 | 14.1 |
| BARBERS HILL MIDDLE NORTH | 7-8 | 581 | 12.9 |
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 7-12 | 13 | 3.3 |
Towns near Mont Belvieu
- Beach City, TX7.9 mi · 3,221 people · home $496,900
- Baytown, TX8.1 mi · 83,701 people · home $197,300
- Barrett, TX10.7 mi · 5,223 people · home $190,000
- Highlands, TX11.3 mi · 8,612 people · home $214,400
- Crosby, TX11.9 mi · 3,417 people · home $226,700
- Dayton, TX11.9 mi · 8,777 people · home $227,600
- Liberty, TX14.0 mi · 8,279 people · home $175,300
- Channelview, TX14.9 mi · 45,688 people · home $195,900
Mont Belvieu questions
Is Mont Belvieu, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mont Belvieu scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 50%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Mont Belvieu?
The median owner-occupied home in Mont Belvieu is valued at $411,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,781, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,701 a month.
What is the weather like in Mont Belvieu?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mont Belvieu get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mont Belvieu since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)