South Bend, IN
Population 102,866 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI MSA. Moving to or from South Bend? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
102,866
Cost of living (RPP)
92.858
Annual avg temp
50°F
Typical home
$192,340
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $52,512 |
| Median age | 33.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $124,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,000/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.5 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.858 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 87.733, goods 94.221, services 74.586. Source: BEA, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
50°F
January low
17°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.9". Station: S BEND, IN US (2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$192,340
ZHVI YoY
+4.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,308/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
Total employment (MSA)
129,890
Median wage (annual)
$44,420
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,450 | $40,720 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,860 | $28,820 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 12,250 | $38,580 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 11,870 | $34,500 |
| Production Occupations | 11,260 | $39,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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