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Nederland, TX


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Nederland, Texas

Introduction to Nederland, Texas

Nederland, Texas, in Jefferson county, is 6 miles NW of Port Arthur, Texas (center to center) and 83 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Beaumont - Port Arthur metropolitan area. Nederland contains a population of approximately 17,422.

Nederland History

Nederland was founded by Dutch settlers in 1897. In fact, the city was so named to attract Dutch settlers. It was officially incorporated in 1948. Originally, the economy of the city depended on agriculture and farming. However, the city became a bedroom community after the discovery of oil at the Spindletop well in Beaumont. The economy of the city also thrived due to the Port of Beaumont.

Nederland and nearby Attractions

  • La Maison des Acadiens Museum
  • Tugboat Island
  • Windmill Museum
  • Art Museum of Southeast Texas
  • Fire Museum of Texas
  • Big Thicket National Preserve

Things To Do In Nederland

Nederland offers easy access to Sea Rim State Park, W.H. Stark House, Museum of the Gulf Coast, Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum, and Heritage History Museum of Orange County. Visitors can also spend their leisure hours at Babe Ruth Park, Tex Ritter Park, and C Doornbos Park. The Dutch Windmill Museum provides valuable information about the region's history. In addition, the city of Nederland hosts the Heritage Festival and several other special events and festivals throughout the year.

Nederland Transportation

Southeast Texas Regional Airport is nearby.

Nederland Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Lamar University-Beaumont, Lee College, San Jacinto College-Central Campus, and McNeese State University.

High Points

Nederland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Nederland Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Nederland Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Nederland Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Nederland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Nederland, TX

Comparing Nederland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men69
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime33

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