Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in South Bend, Austin

C

142nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

South Bend is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 142nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
10,270
Median rent
$1,750
Median home value
$432,000
Household income
$92,000
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
29%
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What it's like to live in South Bend

South Bend is a neighborhood in Austin with about 10,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly rented (71% of homes) and 13% of households with children.

Our grade for South Bend is C. That puts it 142nd of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in South Bend

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Bend

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Bend report card

Each grade compares South Bend with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,750, homes cost 4.7x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $92,000, 7.2% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 28% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    55% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    29% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

South Bend compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 4.7x21% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 41%7 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • People below the poverty line: 8.3%4 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%15 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Average commute: 28 min17% higher than Austin (24 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 55%4 points lower than Austin (60%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CWilliams ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.7 mi
  • FParedes MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.8 mi
  • CAkins Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in South Bend

Median rent in South Bend is $1,750 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $432,000, 22% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,887 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,750$1,729$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Austin$432,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Austin4.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Austin41%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Austin29%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Austin4.2%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,887
Mortgage payment
$2,365
Property tax
$522
Median rent, for comparison
$1,750

Based on a $432,000 home in South Bend, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Austin$92,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Austin7.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Austin8.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Austin55%60%34%
Average commute17% higher than Austin28 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Austin28%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.2%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Austin92%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Bend

Under 1812%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6433%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black3.9%
Asian8.6%
Other or more than one race9.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  3. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  4. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  5. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  6. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  7. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CAshton VillageHouston
  2. D+Southwest Missouri CityMissouri City
  3. D+Sherwood OaksHouston

Questions about South Bend

Is South Bend a good place to live?

South Bend is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 142nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in South Bend?

Renters in South Bend pay a median of $1,750 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $432,000, 22% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve South Bend?

The closest rated public schools are Williams Elementary (elementary, rated C), Paredes Middle (middle, rated F) and Akins Early College High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the South Bend name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.