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South bend, IN

Aggregated across 10 ZIP codes in South bend.

Population: 148,906 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South bend, IN is $205,182 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,686 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,250/month. 36 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,182

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$205,182
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+155.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$205,182
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,686
Median list price
$269,785
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+13.6%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
526
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
226

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,250/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
36
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
7
High schools
8
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, South Bend Community School Corp, Career Academy High School
Schools include
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Juvenile Justice Center, Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy, Riley High School, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill (0.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.4°F
Average high
60.6°F
Average low
43.2°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
37.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
177
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,434
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,063

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
460
Nearest airport
Chain-O-Lakes Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Bend International Airport (SBN) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-733 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,541
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,928
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
270

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South bendState medianUS median
Median home value$205,182$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$275,686$238,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,250/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,541$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in South bend, IN?
$205,182.
What is the median sale price in South bend, IN?
$275,686.
How long do homes take to sell in South bend, IN?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in South bend, IN?
Typical rent: $1,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South bend, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, heatWave.
Is South bend, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in South bend, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South bend, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South bend, IN?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve South bend, IN?
36 schools (17 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South bend, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South bend, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South bend, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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