Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Bridgman
Bridgman, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$922
Population
2,122
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A quiet Sunset Coast beach town with excellent access to outdoor adventure
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Resting on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Sunset Coast region, Bridgman is a beautiful beach town with a small-town feel. Families love sending their kids to great schools while couples, retirees, and more love living in peaceful neighborhoods. With golf courses, relaxing beaches, excellent parks, and a plethora of wineries in or near town, Bridgman embodies a resort-like locale without all of the crowds. Eat ice cream at Weko Beach Park, hike at the Warren Dunes State Park, or go on the trolley wine tour at Tabor Hill Winery. During the summer, residents enjoy summer concerts and wine and beer festivals. The opportunities for fun are truly endless in Bridgman. Along with year-round fun, while renters of all lifestyles enjoy affordable rentals in a variety of styles from ranch-style homes to cozy apartments.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,496
Average: $92,157
Education
605
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,112
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bridgman has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgman, MI is $788 for a studio, $922 for one bedroom, and $1,237 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgman has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$922/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bridgman, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
216 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Warren Dunes State Park
- Grand Mere State Park
- Warren Woods State Park
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.