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Bremen, IN


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Bremen, IN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime79

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