Bremen, IN

Bremen, Indiana

Bremen, Indiana, in Marshall county, is 16 miles S of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 82 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town is home to some 4,486 residents.

The People and Families of Bremen

In Bremen, about 58% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bremen had a median family income of $47,768.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bremen. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Bremen can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Bremen Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Bremen was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bremen, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Bremen let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Bremen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bremen, IN

Comparing Bremen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bremen Almanac

Bremen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bremen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bremen Public Libraries

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Bremen Hospitals

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BREMEN
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1020 HIGH ROAD
(574) 546-2211
Emergency Service: Yes

Bremen High Schools (2004)

BREMEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
511 W GRANT ST
574-546-3511
Serves 450 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Bremen Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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