At a Glance
Median Income
$55,728
$24,014 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
Zillow: $253,372
Median Rent
$1,306/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
20.7% smoking rate
How Bridge City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridge City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridge City 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
Bridge City residents earn a median household income of $55,728 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,014. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridge City is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,372. Median rent is $1,306/month, with 30.5% 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 1977.
Education
7.1% of adults in Bridge City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridge City has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,258
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,736/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born20.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,728
Per Capita$24,014
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$1,306
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$253,372
Housing Units3,135
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridge City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
20.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.