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Breaux Bridge

Breaux Bridge

Neighborhood in Louisiana

St Martin Parish 70517

Neighborhood Reviews
3.9
$228,953 Average Value
$135 Average Price per Sq Ft
27 Homes For Sale

The Crawfish Capital of the World

The city of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is in the heart of Acadiana and Cajun Bayou country. Settlers from the Acadia area of France came to what is now Louisiana in the late 1700s when crawfish harvesting was a big moneymaker. As a result, Breaux Bridge became the world's Crawfish Capital, leading to an annual festival that draws thousands to the city. “It attracts up to 100,000 people every first weekend of May,” says Sue Dupont, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. She also lives in Breaux Bridge. “It’s usually the weekend after the jazz festival in New Orleans, and people just mosey here right after that. We have many bed and breakfasts and hotels to accommodate everybody.”

Breaux Bridge is known everywhere as the "Crawfish Capital of the World".
Breaux Bridge is known everywhere as the "Crawfish Capital of the World".
Bird watchers will love the Breaux Bridge neighborhood for its variety of bird life.
Bird watchers will love the Breaux Bridge neighborhood for its variety of bird life.
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A mix of Breaux Bridge homes

Homes go for a good value in Breaux Bridge, priced between $200,000 and $300,000 and about $130 per square foot. “You’ll pay a little bit more for a house on the water because of the access you’ll get to Bayou Teche or Bayou Vermillion,” Dupont says. New construction homes have also been built with modern Craftsman and Cape Cod styles. In addition, there are lots of land for sale where new homes could still be built. “The newer homes don’t stay on the market very long,” Dupont adds. “Ever since COVID, the older homes are selling faster, and that’s because people can get a better value with more square footage.” The older houses are mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style and Acadian architecture, with steep sloped and gabled roofs, which is popular in this part of the country.

There are several different home styles for future Breaux Bridge residents to choose from.
There are several different home styles for future Breaux Bridge residents to choose from.
The newer homes in Breaux Bridge offer open floor plan designs and modern upgrades.
The newer homes in Breaux Bridge offer open floor plan designs and modern upgrades.
A one-story, Cape Cod-style home with a covered porch in the Breaux Bridge neighborhood.
A one-story, Cape Cod-style home with a covered porch in the Breaux Bridge neighborhood.
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Parks for those with two and four legs

Parc Hardy is on the northern end of Breaux Bridge near Interstate 10. It’s the site of the annual Crawfish Festival, held in early May and has been a tradition since 1960. It also has plenty of parking and a playground. It’s also home to baseball and softball games and offers walking trails for outdoor exercise. Those furry canine companions can have a tail-wagging good time at Skye’s Dream Dog Park, with room for large and small dogs to romp and play.

Children will love the challenging but fun playgrounds in Breaux Bridge.
Children will love the challenging but fun playgrounds in Breaux Bridge.
Breaux Bridge is a pet friendly area with many dog-only areas including small dog parks.
Breaux Bridge is a pet friendly area with many dog-only areas including small dog parks.
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Seafood is king

If it’s not festival time in Breaux Bridge, there’s crawfish at the Crazy Bout Crawfish restaurant on Rees Street. There are boiled crawfish, crabs, and shrimp along Louisiana catfish filets. There’s even a wide variety of seafood to enjoy at the sports bar-themed Fat Pat’s, whose motto is: Never Trust a Skinny Cook. There are options other than seafood, including classic pub grub like burgers, nachos and wings. Super 1 Foods is the major grocery store in the neighborhood with a meat and seafood section as well as a bakery, deli and produce.

Fat Pat's in Breaux Bridge offers a casual dining experience with live sports games on everyday.
Fat Pat's in Breaux Bridge offers a casual dining experience with live sports games on everyday.
Super 1 Foods is the grocery store of choice for Breaux Bridge residents.
Super 1 Foods is the grocery store of choice for Breaux Bridge residents.
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Top-rated school to start the education process

Mostly, St. Martin Parish Public School District schools are rated a C on Niche. However, the Breaux Bridge Primary School has over 500 prekindergarten through second-grade students and gets an A-minus overall grade. Niche also says that it’s the top elementary school in the Lafayette area. Breaux Bridge Elementary, serving grades three through five, gets a C-plus. Both Breaux Bridge Junior High and High Schools get C grades. The high school has an 89% graduation rate.

Breaux Bridge Elementary in Breaux Bridge helps students achieve their dreams.
Breaux Bridge Elementary in Breaux Bridge helps students achieve their dreams.
Breaux Bridge Primary in Breaux Bridge ensures rigorous and engaging learning opportunities.
Breaux Bridge Primary in Breaux Bridge ensures rigorous and engaging learning opportunities.
Breaux Bridge Junior High in Breaux Bridge commits to a safe and inclusive environment.
Breaux Bridge Junior High in Breaux Bridge commits to a safe and inclusive environment.
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Convenience to Interstate 10

While no public transportation option exists in Breaux Bridge, and some areas don’t have sidewalks, a car would be needed to get around. There is convenience to Interstate 10. “Throughout the city, you’re about two minutes away from I-10,” Dupont says. “You can be in Lafayette in less than 10 minutes to the west. To the east, it’s about 50 miles to Baton Route and two hours away from New Orleans.”

Breaux Bridge offers easy retail access for its residents without giving up their peace of mind.
Breaux Bridge offers easy retail access for its residents without giving up their peace of mind.
Beautiful small lakes are abundant in the Breaux Bridge neighborhood.
Beautiful small lakes are abundant in the Breaux Bridge neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field

18 min drive

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 29 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
12/17/2020 Niche Review
Amazing people and love the tourist attractions. I would tell people to travel to Breaux Bridge because the southern hospitality is like no other.
4.0 Current Resident
3/11/2020 Niche Review
I have been a resident of Breaux Bridge for almost 2 years now and I love it. The location of my home is perfect. I am a mile away from the interstate, I can see a hospital from my home, and many stores and restaurants are near. So far no problems.
5.0 Current Resident
10/20/2016 Niche Review
Breaux Bridge is a great town in Louisiana. They are known for the Crawfish Festival they hold every year. You can see a mix of old and modern throughout the town. It is a truly beautiful place.
4.0 Current Resident
5/6/2019 Niche Review
I love the food and the people of Breaux Bridge and I have enjoyed living here all my life. I also enjoy the small town feeling despite all the restaurants and stores that we have.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Breaux Bridge US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$249,250
Median Single Family Price
$248,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Last 12 months Home Sales
84
Months of Supply
3.90
Median List Price
$257,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
764
Median Year Built
2017
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,800
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,610
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,278
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,355
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,385

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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