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South Bend, Indiana · ZIP 46617

South Bend — ZIP 46617

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South Bend (46617) scores 55/100 — Fair for South Bend. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $335K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share30%
Property crime share70%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency10%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$335K
Median rent$1,530/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$335K

Median Rent

$1,530/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,989

Violent Crime

765

Property Crime

3,224

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint Joseph County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Jefferson Traditional School06–08591
16%
23%
McKinley Elementary SchoolPK–05315
10%
12%
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston09–12149
10%
10%
South Bend Virtual SchoolKG–12291
3%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

10,402

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46617 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46617 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46617 is approximately $335K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46617 in South Bend has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.