Living in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Breaux Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Breaux Bridge has 7,501 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $47,806 (21% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $175,900, the median rent is $891/month.
Breaux Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 7,501
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $47,806State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $175,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $891/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Breaux Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Breaux Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Breaux Bridge the median home value is $175,900, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Breaux Bridge median household income
The median household income in Breaux Bridge is $47,806 and the income per person is $27,371. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Breaux Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,243
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.59
Breaux Bridge demographics
- Population
- 7,501
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 2,847
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Breaux Bridge ›
Education in Breaux Bridge
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Breaux Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Breaux Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Breaux Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge | 7,501 | $47,806 | $175,900 | $891 |
| Cecilia | 1,742 | $67,109 | — | $804 |
| Parks | 963 | $86,458 | $152,600 | — |
| Henderson | 1,779 | $48,750 | $93,800 | $736 |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
| Arnaudville | 1,239 | $16,111 | $83,400 | $502 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
| St. Martinville | 5,297 | $36,130 | $100,100 | $765 |
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What is the median household income in Breaux Bridge, LA?
The median household income in Breaux Bridge is $47,806, 21% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Breaux Bridge?
The median home value in Breaux Bridge is $175,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Breaux Bridge?
The median gross rent in Breaux Bridge is $891 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Breaux Bridge, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Breaux Bridge?
The median age in Breaux Bridge is 37.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Breaux Bridge?
The average commute to work in Breaux Bridge is 24 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Breaux Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Breaux Bridge is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Breaux Bridge?
20.3% of adults in Breaux Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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