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South Bend, IN

Founded 1865St. Joseph CountyElev. 211 m
Population
102,866
Median home
$124,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About South Bend

South Bend is a city in Indiana with about 102,866 residents. South Bend was founded in 1865 and sits in St. Joseph County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $52,512. Homes carry a median value of $124,500, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.7%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
102,866
Median age
33.9
Median household income
$52,512
Per-capita income
$29,511
Poverty rate
22.6%
High-school grad or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
20 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.7%
Hispanic or Latino17.3%
Black24.1%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.1%
Sales & office20%
Production, transportation & material moving19.4%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$124,500
Median gross rent
$1,000/mo
Owner-occupied
58.8%
Median year built
1955
Households
41,127
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

South Bend has 36 public schools — 17 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading32%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Adams High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Career Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Clay High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Excel Center - South BendHighGrades 9–12charter
Purdue Polytechnic High School South BendHighGrades 9–12charter
Riley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rise Up Academy at EgglestonHighGrades 9–12
Washington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Career Academy Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Dickinson Fine Arts AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Edison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Jackson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Jefferson Traditional SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
LaSalle AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime215% above national
South Bend1,217
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% above national
South Bend2,557
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, South Bend Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South Bend.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · St. Joseph County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

South Bend is in St. Joseph County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

South Bend was founded in 1865 and sits in St. Joseph County. Elevation ~211 m.

Map of South Bend
South Bend, IN
Where South Bend is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmel
Historic places

62 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Tippecanoe PlaceChapin, Horatio, HouseOld Courthouse (Second St. Joseph County Courthouse)Lawton, Chauncey N., HouseJudie, James A., HouseOliver, Joseph D., HousePalais Royale BuildingKelley-Fredrickson House and Office Building
Notable people from South Bend
Pete ButtigiegEric F. WieschausVivica A. FoxDean NorrisJanice E. VossGeorge SeatonChad EverettMaclyn McCartyIsiah Whitlock Jr.Kenneth Rexroth
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Nearby cities
Mishawaka (5 mi)Elkhart (16 mi)La Porte (23 mi)Goshen (24 mi)Michigan (31 mi)Valparaiso (43 mi)

Registered sex offenders in South Bend, IN (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for South Bend, Indiana.

Charles Davis, 66
South Bend · 46613
AKA Mary E Walker, Sheila Dixon
Charles Davis, 66
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46601
AKA Laura Atkins, Carla Ann Bowens
Ryan Richard Miller, 55
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46628
James Edward Harris, 43ABSCONDER
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46616
AKA Jay Day, Edward Harris
Paul Ivan-Curtis Brown, 59
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46614
Joshua Scott Davis, 48
South Bend · 46613
Robert L Wilson, 43
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46614
AKA Keyshaun Bradley, Keyshawn Brandy
Kevin James Smith, 58
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46619
Anthony Dewayne Brown, 37
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46628
AKA Gee Brown
William Lee Davis, 29
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46601
AKA William L Davis, William Lee Davis
David Lee Roberts, 47
South Bend · 46619
AKA David Roberts, David L Roberts
Michael D Taylor, 59
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46613
AKA Michael D Taylor, Michael Daryl Taylor
Michael James Thomas, 43
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46614
Robert Wayne Greenboam, 61
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46613
Johnny Lee Walker, 65
South Bend · St. Joseph County · 46628
AKA John L Walker, John L Walker Jr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

South Bend — frequently asked

What is the population of South Bend, Indiana?
South Bend has a population of about 102,866, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Bend?
The median home value in South Bend is $124,500, and the median gross rent is $1,000/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Bend safe? What is the crime rate?
South Bend Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,217 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Bend face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Joseph County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in South Bend?
South Bend has 36 public schools (17 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Bend?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near South Bend. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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