At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$28,683 per capita
Home Value
$195,500
Zillow: $286,796
Median Rent
$917/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
19.3% smoking rate
How Bremen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bremen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bremen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bremen residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,683. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,155 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bremen is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,796. Median rent is $917/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
21.6% of adults in Bremen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bremen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,660
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,647/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$28,683
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,500
Rent$917
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$286,796
Housing Units1,867
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation851 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bremen was founded in 1851.
The median home in Bremen was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.