At a Glance
Median Income
$62,188
$30,610 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
Zillow: $378,547
Median Rent
$925/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.0 / 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 $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,610. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Bend is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,547. Median rent is $925/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
South Bend reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in South Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bend has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population99
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$30,610
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,700
Rent$925
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$378,547
Housing Units52
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property317/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,045 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
South Bend was founded in 1857.
The median home in South Bend was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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