South Bend, IN metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IN · as of August 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.
Where is South Bend, IN metro area in its market cycle?
South Bend, IN metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining 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?
Our model forecasts South Bend, IN metro area’s home prices to rise about 3.3% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
South Bend, IN metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▼ -9.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▲ +22.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 905 | ▲ +16.9% |
| Homes Sold | 427 | ▼ -2.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +4.8% |
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?
As of August 2026, South Bend, IN metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $249K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is South Bend, IN metro area?
South Bend, IN metro area scores 71 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 Affordability (71/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of South Bend, IN metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.