How many renters in South Bend, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±3.8 points) of renting households in South Bend, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±3.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±3.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Bend
| Share of income spent on rent | South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.9% (±2.5 points) | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±3.3 points) | 39.9% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
South Bend against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±3.8 points) | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±3.3 points) | 39.9% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,140 (±$3,384) | $42,214 (±$2,546) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 (±$30) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In South Bend, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Joseph County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Joseph County, South Bend ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 438 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near South Bend
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | — | 50.3% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 0.6 mi | 52.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Notre Dame | 2.3 mi | 82.9% (±18.0 points) | Higher |
| Roseland | 3.0 mi | 61.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ardmore | 3.1 mi | 72.4% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Village | 3.2 mi | 11.1% (±102.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.0 mi | 52.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.4 mi | 49.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmer Park | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Notre Dame, IN (82.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Greene Township (St. Joseph County) | 57.9% (±93.3 points) |
| 9 | Harris Township | 55.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Walkerton | 54.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 11 | Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | 53.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 12 | German Township (St. Joseph County) | 52.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 52.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 14 | South Bend | 50.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 15 | Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 49.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Granger | 47.5% (±26.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Mishawaka | 47.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 18 | Centre Township | 44.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 19 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 43.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 | Union Township (St. Joseph County) | 40.5% (±17.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Bend
Are renters in South Bend rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in South Bend pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in South Bend spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Bend, IN spends 30.2% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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