The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77611 sells for about $203,900, or $129 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,558 a month.
ZIP 77611 — Bridge City
The 77611 housing market shows steady growth with a median home value of $203,900, supported by a strong local median household income of $92,004. Market activity is driven by demand from the industrial workforce in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, resulting in a stable inventory and consistent sales pace. While the area faces regional hazard risks, its relative affordability and community stability continue to attract family buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local industrial workers seeking a suburban environment with a higher median income and lower density than the neighboring urban cores of Beaumont and Port Arthur.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 77611, Orange County TX
The area is served by the Bridge City Independent School District, which is generally regarded as a stable and central component of the local community.
The region is subject to hurricane and tropical storm risks common to the Gulf Coast, necessitating standard flood and wind insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial base, with recent growth concentrated in residential development around the Orange County corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via TX-87 and TX-73 toward employment hubs in Beaumont and Port Arthur, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Neches River and Sabine Lake for boating and fishing, with basic retail and dining options located within Bridge City.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by local industrial workers, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to larger urban centers.
The economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and energy sectors prevalent in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area.
The area relies on highway infrastructure, specifically TX-87, to connect to the regional transit network.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion to accommodate the growing population in Orange County.
The Orange County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Bridge City ISD taxes and various county-level special districts for emergency services and drainage.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles typical of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 77611 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.617.7 mi
- Jumping World4.119.2 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.616 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.219.8 mi
- Dylan's on 9th4.210.7 mi
- Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center4.415.6 mi
- Julie Rogers Theatre4.717.8 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.611.1 mi
- Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center4.88 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.68.2 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.611.1 mi
- Doornbos Heritage Park4.610.8 mi
- Texas Star4.710.5 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.617.7 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.716 mi
- Jason's Deli4.519.5 mi
- Museum of the Gulf Coast4.811.3 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.918.9 mi
- Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center4.88 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.68.2 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.611.1 mi
- Doornbos Heritage Park4.610.8 mi
- Pleasure Island RV Park4.411.8 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.418 mi
- Babe Zaharias Golf Course3.910.4 mi
- Sunset Grove Country Club4.48.3 mi
- Central Mall3.911 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.211.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.1 mi
- JCPenney411.2 mi
- Marie's Seafood4.59.8 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.912.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major waterway providing access to fishing and boating activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.