Living in Bridge City, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridge City · Census data 2020–2024
Bridge City has 7,297 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $57,031 (6% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $95,700, the median rent is $1,281/month.
Bridge City at a glance
- Population
- 7,297
- Median age
- 32.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $57,031State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $95,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bridge City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bridge City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridge City the median home value is $95,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,439 a month in housing costs.
Bridge City median household income
The median household income in Bridge City is $57,031 and the income per person is $23,190. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Bridge City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,177
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.68
Bridge City demographics
- Population
- 7,297
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 2,700
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridge City ›
Education in Bridge City
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Bridge City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridge City
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Bridge City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
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What is the median household income in Bridge City, LA?
The median household income in Bridge City is $57,031, 6% 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 Bridge City?
The median home value in Bridge City is $95,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Bridge City?
The median gross rent in Bridge City is $1,281 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Bridge City, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Bridge City?
The median age in Bridge City is 32.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Bridge City?
The average commute to work in Bridge City is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridge City?
The unemployment rate in Bridge City is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridge City?
7.7% of adults in Bridge City 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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