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Bridge City is a hub stationed along the Mississippi
It's no secret how Bridge City got its name. Established during the construction of the Huey P. Long Bridge in the 1930s, Bridge City has developed into a hub along the Mississippi River that connects locals to New Orleans' Elmwood community. Named "The Gumbo Capital of the World" in 1973 by former Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards, Bridge City is known for good eats while serving as an active residential community in Jefferson Parish. Bridge City also serves as a popular landing spot for those working at Entergy’s Ninemile Point power station, which sits along the river at the community's north side. "Bridge City is located on the Westbank, and there are parts of it that are actually kind of an older community," says local Realtor Sissy Blewster of Reve Realtors, who has over a decade of experience in the real estate industry. "There's a lot of industrial stuff in Bridge City along the banks of the Mississippi, so it's a very good working-class community."
The river walk boarder Bridge City's neighborhood.
Ultimate Swamp Adventures is located near Bridge City and offers local tours for everyone.
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Small cottages and brick ranch-style homes are common in Bridge City
Bridge City primarily contains smaller ranch-style homes with brick facades and hipped roofs, though smaller cottages and shotgun-style dwellings are also peppered throughout the community. Most homes price between $100,000 and $200,000 while larger 2,000-square-foot properties often top out around $500,000. Bridge City's housing market is less competitive than the national average with many homes taking between five to six weeks to sell.
Mature trees and white picket fences are found in Bridge City.
A craftsman style home with antique window shades in Bridge City.
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Teens can get involved with numerous clubs at L.W. Higgins High
Students in Bridge City are served by the Jefferson Parish School District. Children from prekindergarten through Grade 8 may attend Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence, which earns an overall grade of C-minus from Niche, while teens can attend L.W. Higgins High School on Lapalco Boulevard. Earning a C grade from Niche, the high school offers a host of extracurricular clubs and organizations from National Honor Society to AFJROTC along with a competitive athletics program.
L.W. Higgins High School ha a 28:1 student to teacher ratio.
View of Stella Worley Middle School with fields of green and located in Westwego neighborhood.
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Bridge City Playground is a recreational hot spot
After school, parents flock to Bridge City Tot Lot to meet for friendly playdates while cyclists and joggers frequent the 60-mile Mississippi River Trail for picturesque views of the water. Bridge City Playground serves as a top spot for weekend recreation. Athletes gather at the baseball fields for batting practice while youngsters get the wiggles out at the park's jungle gym. Just across the street, residents congregate for the Bridge City Gumbo Festival — an annual celebration featuring carnival rides, live entertainment and, of course, a constant flow of gumbo.
Bridge City has it's own playground located in the center of the neighborhood.
Ridding bikes along the river walk just on the edge of Bridge City where you can ride for miles.
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Segnette Landing and Mug Shots Bar & Grill are area staples
Good food is never far away in Louisiana. Toward Bridge City's southside, locals can visit Segnette Landing for seafood staples and views of area wildlife while Mug Shots Bar & Grill is a top spot to catch the big game while playing billiards. To make a home-cooked meal, locals can pick up ingredients from SuperStop on 4th Street while gardeners take home decorative plants from Banting's Nursery on River Road. Additional shopping options can be found along the Westbank Expressway.
Segnette Landing offers authentic Cajan cooking located near Bridge City.
Mug Shots is a local restaurant located near Bridge City.
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Written By
K.T. Phillips
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On average, homes in Bridge City, LA sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bridge City, LA over the last 12 months is $159,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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