Bremen is a small town of 1,633 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,583
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bremen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bremen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bremen 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: 94.5
Bremen's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bremen costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bremen, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$910
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bremen's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.8 /100k
Property Crime
1359.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bremen is served primarily by Fairfield Union Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bremen, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairfield Union Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bremen sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Bremen's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bremen roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,300 and median rent is $910/month.
Bremen's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bremen are operated by Fairfield Union Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bremen, OH has a population of 1,633, a median household income of $69,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bremen averages 37.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bremen, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43107.
The population of Bremen, Ohio is 1,633 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bremen: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $142,300, median household income $69,583, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bremen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
