Bridgman is a city in Southwestern Michigan, close to the Indiana border. The town's weather is generally mild. The most comfortable months are June and September. The least comfortable are August and January. The town is also known for its sandy beaches, which are great for summer recreation. There are approximately 2,200 people living in the town. The city's population is on the decline. The average commute time is 19.3 minutes, which is below the national average.
The median property value in Bridgman is $180,000. This is about 0.783 times smaller than the national average. The median home value is $180,000, a 10.8% increase from the previous year. Seventy-six percent of Bridgman city residents own a home. While it is significantly lower than the national average, Bridgman is a good choice for people who want to own their own home. There are about two cars per household.
The city of Bridgman is located in Berrien County, Michigan. According to the 2000 census, the population was 2,428. The town's post office opened on November 11, 1862. It was renamed Bridgman on April 9, 1874. During the early 1920s, Bridgman was the site of a clandestine communist planning meeting, which was broken up by local and federal authorities.
Bridgman, Michigan has a diverse population. Native-born residents make up just over ten percent of the town's population. The foreign-born population makes up more than five percent.