Breaux Bridge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,497 Population 971/sq mi density
$45,620 Median Income $26,620 per capita
$163,600 Home Value $184,779 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$45,620 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$163,600 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Breaux Bridge, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,620
39% below
$26,620 per capita
Home Value
$163,600
42% below
Zillow: $184,779
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.7%
52% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Breaux Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Breaux Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
58%
Rent
71%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breaux Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Breaux Bridge residents earn a median household income of $45,620 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,620. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Breaux Bridge is $163,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,779. Median rent is $831/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

19.3% of adults in Breaux Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Breaux Bridge has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population7,497
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,620
Per Capita$26,620
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,600
Rent$831
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$184,779
Housing Units3,045
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity48.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Breaux Bridge was founded in 1771.
The median home in Breaux Bridge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.