What are the schools like in Bridgman, MI?

Bridgman is served primarily by Bridgman Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgman?

The median household income in Bridgman, MI is $62,337 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Bridgman, MI?

Bridgman has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.7 inches.

Bridgman, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bridgman, MI affordable or expensive?

Bridgman's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgman is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,200 and the median rent is $980 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgman, MI?

Bridgman has a violent crime rate of 49.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 588.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgman, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bridgman is a small town of 2,378 in Michigan, with a median household income of $62,337 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Bridgman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bridgman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bridgman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.6

Bridgman's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgman costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgman, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$980	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,337	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgman's violent crime rate is 49.0 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.0 /100k

Property Crime

588.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bridgman is served primarily by Bridgman Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgman, MI	National Avg
School District	Bridgman Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgman sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 77.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgman, MI
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	77.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgman, MI	National Avg
Population	2,378	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Bridgman

Bridgman, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49106

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgman, MI affordable or expensive?

Bridgman's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgman roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,200 and median rent is $980/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgman, MI?

Bridgman's violent crime rate is 49.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 588.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgman?

Public schools in Bridgman are operated by Bridgman Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgman, MI a good place to live?

Bridgman, MI has a population of 2,378, a median household income of $62,337, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bridgman?

Bridgman averages 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 77.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgman?

Bridgman, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49106.

What is the population of Bridgman?

The population of Bridgman, Michigan is 2,378 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgman?

Key numbers for living in Bridgman: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $217,200, median household income $62,337, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.