At a Glance
Median Income
$71,435
$37,278 per capita
Home Value
$228,800
Zillow: $325,083
Median Rent
$951/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
588/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.7% smoking rate
How Bridgman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgman residents earn a median household income of $71,435 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,278. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgman is $228,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,083. Median rent is $951/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bridgman reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 588/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Bridgman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgman has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,383
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,435
Per Capita$37,278
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,800
Rent$951
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$325,083
Housing Units1,294
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property588/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Bridgman was founded in 1870.
The median home in Bridgman was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.