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  • City in Indiana
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South Bend

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    South Bend is a city in Indiana with a population of 102,786. South Bend is in St. Joseph County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in South Bend offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Bend there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Bend and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in South Bend are above average.
    About South Bend...
    Population
    102,786
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $95,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $862
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    South Bend Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,391.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      27.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      76.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      233.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      645.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,458.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      559.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in South Bend

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,002
    National
    $69,021
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