The Town FilesBremen, Georgia
City in Haralson County · population 7,185 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $289,500
- Household income
- $93,780
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 35.9
Bremen is a city of 7,185 people in Haralson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $289,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Georgia towns, better for families than 78% of Georgia towns, hipper than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Bremen ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bremen is worth $289,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $93,780, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $951 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bremen | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $951 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $93,780 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bremen
| People | Bremen | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bremen
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremen since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 26, 2008 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 31, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Haralson County since 1996
Haralson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Haralson County
Haralson County had 7,760 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,448 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bremen itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Bremen
4 public schools with 2,373 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Elementary School | PK-3 | 789 | 15.2 |
| Bremen High School | 9-12 | 749 | 18.7 |
| Bremen Middle School | 6-8 | 517 | 17.2 |
| Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy | 4-5 | 318 | 14.5 |
Towns near Bremen
- Temple, GA7.3 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
- Tallapoosa, GA8.0 mi · 3,227 people · home $185,100
- Carrollton, GA9.7 mi · 26,738 people · home $311,100
- Villa Rica, GA13.6 mi · 16,970 people · home $274,200
- Fairfield Plantation, GA13.6 mi · 4,898 people · home $332,600
- Rockmart, GA21.5 mi · 4,732 people · home $201,700
- Cedartown, GA22.3 mi · 10,190 people · home $147,200
- Dallas, GA22.8 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
Bremen questions
Is Bremen, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bremen scores better for retirees than 26% of Georgia towns and quieter than 60%. 10.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Bremen?
The median owner-occupied home in Bremen is valued at $289,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,780, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $951 a month.
What is the weather like in Bremen?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Bremen get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 26, 2008. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)