At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$26,132 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
Zillow: $309,309
Median Rent
$912/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
60/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
226 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Bend residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,132. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Bend is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,309. Median rent is $912/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
South Bend reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 60/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in South Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bend has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,856
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$26,132
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B+
Home Value$235,500
Rent$912
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$309,309
Housing Units814
Rent Burden41.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property60/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain83.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in South Bend was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.