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Bridge City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Bridge City, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bridge City a Good Place to Live?
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 7.7% (114% 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.
Safety & Crime
Bridge City reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,742/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.