The Town FilesBridge City, Texas
City in Orange County · population 9,546 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,800
- Household income
- $88,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 35.2
Bridge City is a city of 9,546 people in Orange County, Texas. The median home is worth $202,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 77% of Texas towns, easier by car than 75% of Texas towns, better for families than 72% of Texas towns.
How Bridge City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridge City is worth $202,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $88,958, which is more affordable than 72% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,431 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridge City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,431 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $88,958 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bridge City
| People | Bridge City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bridge City
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.8°F. About 62.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridge City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 7, 1957 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 165 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 24,358 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,481 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Bridge City itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Bridge City
7 public schools with 5,044 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE CITY H S | 9-12 | 942 | 15.2 |
| BRIDGE CITY EL | PK-2 | 880 | 18.3 |
| ORANGEFIELD EL | PK-5 | 849 | 16.3 |
| BRIDGE CITY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 721 | 17.6 |
| BRIDGE CITY INT | 3-5 | 692 | 16.9 |
| ORANGEFIELD H S | 9-12 | 541 | 11.8 |
| ORANGEFIELD J H | 6-8 | 419 | 12.7 |
Towns near Bridge City
- West Orange, TX5.9 mi · 3,459 people · home $110,700
- Groves, TX7.4 mi · 17,335 people · home $163,600
- Orange, TX8.2 mi · 19,324 people · home $164,900
- Port Neches, TX8.7 mi · 13,692 people · home $253,200
- Port Arthur, TX9.6 mi · 56,039 people · home $107,400
- Nederland, TX10.5 mi · 18,856 people · home $208,300
- Central Gardens, TX11.2 mi · 4,373 people · home $216,700
- Vidor, TX11.3 mi · 9,789 people · home $131,400
Bridge City questions
Is Bridge City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridge City scores better for retirees than 60% of Texas towns and quieter than 55%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Bridge City?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridge City is valued at $202,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,958, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,431 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridge City?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bridge City get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridge City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 7, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)