At a Glance
Median Income
$19,082
$7,117 per capita
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
80.2%
97.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.2% smoking rate
How Notre Dame Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Notre Dame's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Notre Dame a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Notre Dame residents earn a median household income of $19,082 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $7,117. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Education
80.2% of adults in Notre Dame hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(138% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Notre Dame has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,754
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density5,724/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$19,082
Per Capita$7,117
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$1,268
Ownership3.8%
Zillow$186,070
Housing Units205
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation733 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+47.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Notre Dame was built in 1993.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.