Bridge City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Orange County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
9,549 Population 1,483/sq mi density
$103,256 Median Income $43,349 per capita
$195,600 Home Value $208,769 Zillow
$1,429 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,256 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $1,429/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridge City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,256
37% above
$43,349 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
31% below
Zillow: $208,769
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
23% above
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

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)

Income
137%
Home Value
69%
Rent
123%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridge City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridge City residents earn a median household income of $103,256 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,349. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridge City is $195,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,769. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

28.7% of adults in Bridge City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridge City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population9,549
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,483/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,256
Per Capita$43,349
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$1,429
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$208,769
Housing Units3,759
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,675/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridge City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.