Living in Bridgman, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgman · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgman has 2,077 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $66,603 (9% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $238,400, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Bridgman at a glance
- Population
- 2,077
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,603State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $238,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bridgman a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bridgman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgman the median home value is $238,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.
Bridgman median household income
The median household income in Bridgman is $66,603 and the income per person is $43,185. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Bridgman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,193
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.27
Bridgman demographics
- Population
- 2,077
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 884
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgman ›
Education in Bridgman
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Bridgman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgman
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Bridgman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgman | 2,077 | $66,603 | $238,400 | $1,008 |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | $1,086 |
| Baroda | 859 | $65,750 | $158,800 | $994 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 1,459 | $83,204 | $343,000 | $1,021 |
| Stevensville | 1,095 | $64,125 | $191,200 | $1,200 |
| Shoreham | 1,100 | $113,750 | $304,800 | $1,367 |
| Three Oaks | 1,503 | $66,985 | $215,700 | $1,074 |
| Galien | 470 | $45,221 | $138,100 | $981 |
| Berrien Springs | 2,018 | $65,134 | $159,900 | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgman, MI?
The median household income in Bridgman is $66,603, 9% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgman?
The median home value in Bridgman is $238,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Bridgman?
The median gross rent in Bridgman is $1,008 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Bridgman, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Bridgman?
The median age in Bridgman is 45.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bridgman?
The average commute to work in Bridgman is 19 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgman?
The unemployment rate in Bridgman is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgman?
35.5% of adults in Bridgman have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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