How much are property taxes in South Bend, IN?
Homeowners in South Bend, IN pay a median of $1,332 (±$48) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,405.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,197.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $140,400.
In South Bend, the median real estate tax went from $991 in 2015–2019 to $1,332 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,332 (±$48)
- With a mortgage
- $1,405
- Without a mortgage
- $1,197
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in South Bend against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,332 (±$48) | $1,665 (±$39) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,405 (±$64) | $1,726 (±$39) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,197 (±$88) | $1,541 (±$84) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $140,400 (±$4,802) | $192,800 (±$3,481) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In South Bend, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Joseph County ($1,665).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Joseph County, South Bend ranks 19 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 553 of 1,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in South Bend
The median tax ($1,332) is 0.9% of the median home value ($140,400).
Across St. Joseph County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across Indiana it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in South Bend have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $991 (±$28) | $1,332 (±$48) | +34.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $85,200 (±$2,090) | $140,400 (±$4,802) | +64.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $933 (±$20) | $1,132 (±$35) | +21.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near South Bend
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | — | $1,332 (±$48) | — |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 0.6 mi | $1,165 (±$48) | Lower |
| Roseland | 3.0 mi | $1,281 (±$398) | Not measurably different |
| Ardmore | 3.1 mi | $1,091 (±$225) | Lower |
| Indian Village | 3.2 mi | $1,250 (±$437) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.0 mi | $2,146 (±$201) | Higher |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.4 mi | $2,108 (±$138) | Higher |
| Gilmer Park | 4.4 mi | $1,056 (±$421) | Not measurably different |
| Mishawaka | 5.3 mi | $1,405 (±$69) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Portage Township (St. Joseph County), IN ($1,165), Ardmore, IN ($1,091).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: German Township (St. Joseph County), IN ($2,146), Clay Township (St. Joseph County), IN ($2,108).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lakeville | $1,567 (±$305) |
| 14 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,506 (±$65) |
| 15 | Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,426 (±$191) |
| 16 | Mishawaka | $1,405 (±$69) |
| 17 | Osceola | $1,388 (±$233) |
| 18 | Walkerton | $1,382 (±$104) |
| 19 | South Bend | $1,332 (±$48) |
| 20 | Roseland | $1,281 (±$398) |
| 21 | North Liberty | $1,265 (±$156) |
| 22 | Indian Village | $1,250 (±$437) |
| 23 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,165 (±$48) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Bend
How much are property taxes in South Bend?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Bend, IN is $1,332 (±$48) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Bend?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in South Bend, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Bend gone up?
In South Bend, the median real estate tax went from $991 in 2015–2019 to $1,332 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in South Bend higher than in St. Joseph County?
In South Bend, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Joseph County ($1,665).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Bend city, Indiana (place:71000, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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