South Bend, IN metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IN · score computed October 2026
What is South Bend, IN metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is South Bend, IN metro area in its market cycle?
South Bend, IN metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for South Bend, IN metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
South Bend, IN metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $281K | ▲ +14.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▲ +8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 935 | ▲ +10.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 348 | ▲ +2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $151 | ▲ +5.5% | Redfin |
How has South Bend, IN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Bend, IN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, South Bend, IN metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in South Bend, IN metro area?
The median sale price in South Bend, IN metro area is $281K, having risen 14.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is South Bend, IN metro area?
South Bend, IN metro area scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving South Bend, IN metro area's Alpha Score?
South Bend, IN metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (81/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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