St. Joseph County, Indiana
South Bend Real Estate and Local Guide
South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County and a former Rust Belt manufacturing hub, home to the University of Notre Dame and the legacy of the Studebaker Corporation. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know South Bend best.
About the area
Living in South Bend, IN
The city is named for the southernmost bend of the St. Joseph River, where the river turns north near the city center.
The housing market
Homes in South Bend
- About 59% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 72% of the housing stock is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $124,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes South Bend home
University of Notre Dame
Historic Catholic university known for the Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Studebaker National Museum
Museum covering the Studebaker automobile and wagon company's history in South Bend
Morris Performing Arts Center
Restored 1922 theater hosting Broadway shows and concerts
Potawatomi Park
Park with a zoo and botanical conservatories
East Race Waterway
First artificial whitewater course in North America
Neighborhoods
South Bend areas to know
River Park
Neighborhood district in South Bend
Eddy Street Commons
Mixed-use district near the University of Notre Dame
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.