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Vidor is a small city with a rural feel on Orange County's west side
Pocketed on the west side of Orange County and just 17 miles from the Texas-Louisiana border, the small city of Vidor offers proximity to all of the town's amenities while still boasting a rural feel. Spanning 10.6 square miles, Vidor has a total population of under 10,000 citizens and sits roughly 90 minutes outside of Houston, making for a less uptempo lifestyle among the county's wetlands.
Older ranch-style homes are particularly common in Vidor
Vidor's loosely gridded, cul-de-sac-laden streets primarily feature small ranch-style homes and townhouses — many of which were built in the 1960s. A smaller, older home under 1,500 square feet often price between $100,000 and $200,000 while larger properties with four bedrooms can range from $200,000 to $350,000. The housing market in Vidor is less competitive than many neighborhoods with homes normally taking between five or six weeks to sell.
Some homes in Vidor have undergone complete remodels.
The square footage of homes in Vidor ranges from 1,000 to 4,000 square feet.
Townhouses in Vodor are a good option for families who need more space than an apartment.
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A new school is being built after suffering storm damage
Students go to schools under the Vidor Independent School District umbrella. Children from prekindergarten to Grade 4 may go to Vidor Elementary School before moving on to Vidor Junior High School. Teens can attend Vidor High School off Orange Street, which offers a host of after-school clubs and organizations from National Honor Society to a fishing team. Each school earns a C-plus grade from Niche except for the junior high school, which earns a B grade. Vidor Middle School used to serve children in Grades 5 and 6 until it was damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. A new middle school is expected to be completed in 2024.
Claiborne West Park serves as a major community hub
After school, parents often scoop up the kids and visit Claiborne West Park off Interstate 10 for playdates while athletes play ball at the baseball field and basketball court. Locals can also play disc golf or hike along the park's woody trails along the bayou. Kids can also show off their inner seafarer at Pirate Pride Park off East Bolivar Street. Neighboring the Raymond Gould Community Center, Orange County Vietnam Memorial serves as another notable gathering place, where locals can honor the lives of fallen soldiers.
The pirate-themed playground is the centerpiece of the park.
Claiborne West Park has a variety of trails for hikers and bikers.
Claiborne West Park has a large playground for kids of different ages.
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Stores and restaurants aren't far away with more hot spots in Beaumont
For groceries, locals often pick up fresh meats and produce from the Brookshire Brothers off North Main Street while other essentials can be found at the neighboring Walmart Supercenter or the nearby Crossroads Shopping Center. Chain restaurants are also stationed along North Main Street, but locally-owned eateries steal the show. Hushpuppy Seafood is a neighborhood favorite for its oysters and popcorn shrimp while Mutt & Jeff's offers signature burgers and sandwiches. Additional shopping and restaurant options can also be found in the neighboring town of Beaumont 7 miles to the west. "Beaumont is like a developing hub. It has a lot of little country areas around it, so everybody has to come to Beaumont," says local Realtor Will Johnson of William TJ Realty, who grew up in the Greater Houston region and manages a YouTube channel dedicated to Houston real estate. "The only Home Depot and Lowe's is in Beaumont, so everybody in this area has to come to Beaumont in order to get anything."
Vidor has a Walmart is the largest grocer in Vidor.
Mutt & Jeff's is a local favorite with people waiting for it to open each day.
The Crossroads Shopping Center has range of shopping and other services.
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A quick drive away from neighboring towns
Vidor is not walkable, but does offer excellent access to major roads and highways. I-10 runs straight through town, which connects to Beaumont and leads directly to downtown Houston 93 miles to the west.
Main Street runs through the main area of Vidor and leads to Silsbee.
Interstate 10 runs through Vidor and leads in Beaumont.
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