Living in South Bend, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bend · Census data 2020–2024
South Bend has 1,015 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $79,583 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $160,600, the median rent is $633/month.
South Bend is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Bend at a glance
- Population
- 1,015
- Median age
- 48.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $160,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $633/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bend the median home value is $160,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
South Bend median household income
The median household income in South Bend is $79,583 and the income per person is $35,398. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 480
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.38
South Bend demographics
- Population
- 1,015
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bend ›
Education in South Bend
15.6% of adults 25 and older in South Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
South Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 1,015 | $79,583 | $160,600 | $633 |
| Burrell | 482 | $53,625 | $165,100 | $867 |
| Young | 1,870 | $77,200 | $120,500 | $940 |
| Spring Church | 598 | $80,227 | $232,800 | $747 |
| Elderton | 310 | $63,214 | $127,200 | $675 |
| Kiskiminetas | 4,564 | $64,896 | $178,900 | $883 |
| Armstrong | 2,753 | $81,404 | $183,500 | $766 |
| Jacksonville | 680 | $62,000 | $87,400 | $1,083 |
| Plumcreek | 2,068 | $87,606 | $161,000 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in South Bend, PA?
The median household income in South Bend is $79,583, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Bend?
The median home value in South Bend is $160,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Bend?
The median gross rent in South Bend is $633 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is South Bend, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in South Bend?
The median age in South Bend is 48.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Bend?
The average commute to work in South Bend is 34 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bend?
The unemployment rate in South Bend is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bend?
15.6% of adults in South Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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