The Town FilesBremen, Indiana
Town in Marshall County · population 4,696 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,700
- Household income
- $68,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 36.2
Bremen is a town of 4,696 people in Marshall County, Indiana. The median home is worth $211,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Indiana towns, more of a college town than 82% of Indiana towns.
How Bremen ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bremen is worth $211,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $68,429, which is more affordable than 19% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $933 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bremen | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $933 | $888 |
| Median household income | $68,429 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bremen
| People | Bremen | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bremen
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremen since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 31. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 355 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 2023.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 19,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,442 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bremen itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Bremen
2 public schools with 1,509 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Elementary/Middle School | PK-8 | 1,038 | 16.0 |
| Bremen Senior High School | 9-12 | 471 | 15.7 |
Towns near Bremen
- Nappanee, IN8.0 mi · 6,949 people · home $238,600
- Plymouth, IN11.1 mi · 10,214 people · home $131,800
- Osceola, IN15.4 mi · 2,590 people · home $196,900
- Mishawaka, IN15.8 mi · 51,063 people · home $155,500
- South Bend, IN16.9 mi · 103,453 people · home $140,400
- Dunlap, IN17.4 mi · 6,442 people · home $222,200
- Notre Dame, IN18.0 mi · 7,234 people · home —
- Goshen, IN18.7 mi · 34,517 people · home $184,900
Bremen questions
Is Bremen, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bremen scores better for retirees than 75% of Indiana towns and quieter than 17%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Bremen?
The median owner-occupied home in Bremen is valued at $211,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,429, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $933 a month.
What is the weather like in Bremen?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Bremen get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)