At a Glance
Median Income
$52,512
$29,511 per capita
Home Value
$124,500
Zillow: $186,070
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,331/100K
4,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
248 sunny days/yr
How South Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Bend residents earn a median household income of $52,512 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,511. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Bend is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,070. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
South Bend reports 1,331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 250% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,214/100K. The murder rate is 13.7/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in South Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bend has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population102,866
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,455/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,512
Per Capita$29,511
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,500
Rent$1,000
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$186,070
Housing Units46,514
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,331/100K
Property4,214/100K
Murder13.7/100K
Assault1,001/100K
Burglary850/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries15
Did You Know?
South Bend was founded in 1865.
The median home in South Bend was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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