At a Glance
Median Income
$103,256
$43,349 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
Zillow: $200,459
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
1,365/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $103,256 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,349. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% 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 $200,459. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bridge City reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,365/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,549
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,483/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,256
Per Capita$43,349
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$1,429
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$200,459
Housing Units3,759
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property1,365/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary329/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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