Indiana · Metropolitan Area
South Bend is a large city in Indiana with a population of 102,866. Residents earn $52,512 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. South Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Bend is $52,512, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in South Bend is $124,500, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,704 per 100,000, 140% above the national average.
29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
South Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 84.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.1% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,512 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,511 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,799 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,539 |
| County GDP | $19,493M |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Healthcare | 722 |
| Retail | 895 |
| Manufacturing | 315 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $124,500 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,070 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $108 |
| Homes Sold | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 27.4% |
| Inventory | 179 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,329 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,846/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Total Violent | 685.2/100K |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Murder | 16.9/100K |
| 168% above US avg | |
| Rape | 97.2/100K |
| Robbery | 338.1/100K |
| Assault | 233.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,703.9/100K |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,211.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,163.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 329.2/100K |
| Arson | 29.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6766°N, 86.2688°W |
| County FIPS | 18141 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.4% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,455/sq mi |
| Total Area | 41.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 18 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 27 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Retail Stores | 895 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |