The Town FilesBreaux Bridge, Louisiana
City in St. Martin Parish · population 7,513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,900
- Household income
- $47,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 37.8
Breaux Bridge is a city of 7,513 people in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $175,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 79% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 75% of Louisiana towns.
How Breaux Bridge ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Breaux Bridge is worth $175,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $47,806, which is more affordable than 24% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $891 a month. 68.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Breaux Bridge | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $891 | $887 |
| Median household income | $47,806 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 68.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Breaux Bridge
| People | Breaux Bridge | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Breaux Bridge
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.5°F. About 62.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 21, 1977 about 2.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 78 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 24, 2015.
Severe weather in St. Martin Parish since 1996
St. Martin Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Parish had 12,308 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,750 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Breaux Bridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Breaux Bridge
5 public schools with 2,616 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge High School | 9-12 | 762 | 16.9 |
| Teche Elementary School | 3-5 | 593 | 16.0 |
| Breaux Bridge Primary School | PK-2 | 545 | 15.1 |
| Breaux Bridge Elementary School | 3-5 | 363 | 14.5 |
| Breaux Bridge Junior High School | 6-8 | 353 | 14.1 |
Towns near Breaux Bridge
- Carencro, LA8.2 mi · 9,272 people · home $214,800
- Lafayette, LA9.0 mi · 121,374 people · home $257,000
- Broussard, LA10.5 mi · 13,417 people · home $310,200
- Scott, LA11.7 mi · 8,119 people · home $170,300
- St. Martinville, LA11.7 mi · 5,379 people · home $100,100
- Sunset, LA12.6 mi · 2,909 people · home $206,100
- Youngsville, LA14.0 mi · 15,929 people · home $287,700
- Milton, LA15.2 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
Breaux Bridge questions
Is Breaux Bridge, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Breaux Bridge scores better for retirees than 25% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 38%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Breaux Bridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Breaux Bridge is valued at $175,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,806, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $891 a month.
What is the weather like in Breaux Bridge?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Breaux Bridge get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 21, 1977. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)