Texas · Metropolitan Area
Bridge City is a small city in Texas with a population of 9,549. Residents earn $103,256 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bridge City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Bridge City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bridge City is $103,256, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Bridge City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bridge City is $195,600, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bridge City is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,365 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bridge City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,256 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,349 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,240 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,821 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,478 |
| County GDP | $5,864M |
| Restaurants | 148 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 249 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $195,600 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,459 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.5% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,429 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,432 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,675/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 278.1/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 63.2/100K |
| Robbery | 50.6/100K |
| Assault | 164.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,365.2/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 328.7/100K |
| Theft | 910.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 126.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.4 inches |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0309°N, 93.8381°W |
| County FIPS | 48361 |
Winner: Republican by 66.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,483/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 148 |
| Retail Stores | 249 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |