How many renters in Bridge City, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±24.1 points) of renting households in Bridge City, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±24.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±17.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bridge City
| Share of income spent on rent | Bridge City | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.7% (±3.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±10.2 points) | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±9.5 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±9.8 points) | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.3% (±16.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±17.3 points) | 45.6% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bridge City against Jefferson Parish, its state and the nation
| Bridge City | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±24.1 points) | 54.4% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±17.3 points) | 45.6% (±2.3 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±4.2 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,919 (±$21,386) | $42,706 (±$2,021) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,281 (±$174) | $1,190 (±$13) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bridge City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson Parish, Bridge City ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 213 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bridge City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City | — | 53.3% (±24.1 points) | — |
| Jefferson | 1.4 mi | 59.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood | 2.1 mi | 24.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Westwego | 2.6 mi | 65.8% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harahan | 2.8 mi | 48.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 3.7 mi | 65.2% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Ridge | 4.1 mi | 64.5% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Metairie | 4.1 mi | 49.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waggaman | 4.5 mi | 73.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elmwood, LA (24.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | River Ridge | 64.5% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson | 59.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 11 | Marrero | 58.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 12 | Kenner | 55.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 | Grand Isle | 55.6% (±76.1 points) |
| 14 | Terrytown | 53.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 15 | Bridge City | 53.3% (±24.1 points) |
| 16 | Metairie | 49.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 17 | Harahan | 48.7% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Elmwood | 24.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 19 | Jean Lafitte | 0.0% (±64.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bridge City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bridge City
Are renters in Bridge City rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in Bridge City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bridge City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bridge City, LA spends 31.0% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridge City CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridge City CDP, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridge City CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bridge City CDP, Louisiana (place:09480, in state:22).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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