Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Bridgman is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,383. Residents earn $71,435 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bridgman receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bridgman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bridgman is $71,435, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bridgman is $228,800, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bridgman is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,060 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Bridgman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,435 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,573 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,096 |
| County GDP | $9,718M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 432 |
| Retail | 544 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $228,800 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,028 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $304 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $951 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Total Violent | 88.3/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.2/100K |
| Robbery | 44.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,060.1/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 176.7/100K |
| Theft | 750.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9352°N, 86.5671°W |
| County FIPS | 26021 |
Winner: Republican by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.7% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 544 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |