City profile
South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · Population 103,085
South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, IN with about 103,085 residents and a typical home value near $140,000. It is 72 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$140,400
Typical monthly housing
$859
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
77 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
103,085
Black population
22.7%
County
St. Joseph County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 103,085 residents
- Typical home value about $140,000
- 72 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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