South Bend, IN housing market
The typical South Bend home is worth about $202,000, up 7.2% in a year, 22% below the Indiana typical home. Homes typically sell in 22 days, below asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how South Bend compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
South Bend at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | South Bend | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,000 | $135,000 |
| 2018 | $96,000 | $144,000 |
| 2019 | $104,000 | $154,000 |
| 2020 | $112,000 | $164,000 |
| 2021 | $126,000 | $183,000 |
| 2022 | $144,000 | $209,000 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | $227,000 |
| 2024 | $173,000 | $237,000 |
| 2025 | $185,000 | $249,000 |
| 2026 | $192,000 | $256,000 |
| August 2026 | $202,000 | $260,000 |
South Bend and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $202K | +7.2% | 22 | $55,786 |
| Mishawaka | $216K | +5.8% | 24 | $54,291 |
3.6 years of income
The typical South Bend home costs about 3.6 years of the town's median household income, about the same as across Indiana (3.6).
How South Bend ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.