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Bridgman, MI


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Bridgman, Michigan

Bridgman, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 24 miles NW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 56 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,428 people in Bridgman.

The People and Families of Bridgman

In Bridgman, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgman had a median family income of $56,466. Bridgman has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Bridgman, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Bridgman. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Bridgman Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Bridgman is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Bridgman contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Bridgman, 93% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Bridgman is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bridgman Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bridgman Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bridgman People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bridgman Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bridgman College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bridgman Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bridgman, MI

Comparing Bridgman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime56
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