The Town FilesBainbridge, Michigan
Township in Berrien County · population 2,682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,600
- Household income
- $74,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 87 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 51.6
Bainbridge is a township of 2,682 people in Berrien County, Michigan. The median home is worth $220,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Bainbridge ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bainbridge is worth $220,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $74,574, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bainbridge | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $806 | $955 |
| Median household income | $74,574 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Bainbridge
| People | Bainbridge | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Bainbridge
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 86.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 13, 1980 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 20, 2021.
Severe weather in Berrien County since 1996
Berrien County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Berrien County
Berrien County had 60,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,009 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Bainbridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Bainbridge
- Benton, MI6.2 mi · 14,374 people · home $148,700
- Hartford, MI6.4 mi · 3,021 people · home $150,000
- Watervliet, MI6.7 mi · 3,036 people · home $154,500
- Coloma, MI7.2 mi · 5,051 people · home $203,700
- Benton Heights, MI7.3 mi · 3,652 people · home $97,700
- Paw Paw Lake, MI7.3 mi · 3,323 people · home $191,700
- Silver Creek, MI7.5 mi · 3,051 people · home $255,100
- Hagar, MI7.7 mi · 3,243 people · home $237,700
Bainbridge questions
Is Bainbridge, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bainbridge scores better for retirees than 47% of Michigan towns and quieter than 65%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.6).
How much does a house cost in Bainbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Bainbridge is valued at $220,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,574, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Bainbridge?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 86.6 inches of snow.
Does Bainbridge get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 13, 1980. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)