South bend Indiana

[rugerfan12]

I have a major question to ask anyone who lives in or used to live in south bend. Is it a ok place to live and is there any really bad parts of south bend? Thanks to all who apply.

 

[THard6]

seriously? some of the things I see on here just make my want to

ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE you decide to live is vulnerable to crime/problems.
we live in America after all.
Why the absurd questions from so many?

here's a little yahoo help.
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/in/south-bend/crime/

 

[Booya]

seriously? some of the things I see on here just make my want to

ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE you decide to live is vulnerable to crime/problems.
we live in America after all.
Why the absurd questions from so many?

Are you serious? OP asks totally legit questions, he's clearly not familiar with the area. He didn't ask if there was a crime free zone! Same as my town, I'm sure SB has areas that one may want to avoid, especially if home or Apt shopping.

In addition, your response was of absolutely 0 help to him I'm sure. What was the point? Next time just go with the face palm and remain silent if you're not going to help....

 

[9mmfan]

seriously? some of the things I see on here just make my want to

ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE you decide to live is vulnerable to crime/problems.
we live in America after all.
Why the absurd questions from so many?

Chill Man, some people need their 50 quality posts

South Bend-what can I say? Parts of the eastern side are ok as is a good chunk of the south side. There are regions though out the city proper that are ok.
The city government is just vaguely to the right of Chicago.
Save yourself the trouble and move to Mishawaka

 

[THard6]

Are you serious? OP asks totally legit questions, he's clearly not familiar with the area. He didn't ask if there was a crime free zone! Same as my town, I'm sure SB has areas that one may want to avoid, especially if home or Apt shopping.

In addition, your response was of absolutely 0 help to him I'm sure. What was the point? Next time just go with the face palm and remain silent if you're not going to help....

there was a page of "statistics" added. that just may help.
No, I don't live is South Bend, but everyone has a different opinion. some people were raised in the hood, and find it to be home and a perfectly fine place to live.
I personally wouldn't live in a city unless I was forced to do so.

his take on a nice place to live is probably not the same as mine.
go drive around the darn city and look at it for yourself.
that will tell you more than someone can

 

[Bigtanker]

Good parts and bad parts. Central, west and south west, bad part. South east, north west and north east, ok. Mishawaka is pretty decent also.

 

[red_zr24x4]

A bunch of quiet places to live close to SB without actually having to live there. Look to LaPaz Lakeville, North Liberty, Walkerton, Crumstown. All small towns, all within about 20 min from SB, all low crime.

 

[No2rdame]

My wife has family in Mishawaka and Granger. They are both decent places, but from what I've heard South Bend itself isn't the best when it comes to crime. I've attached a promotional video for the city so you can see some of what it offers. By the way, Saturdays in the fall are really a great time to be there.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njrAF-OYNkI[/ame]

 

[randygun]

grew up in south bend surrounding suburbs are a place to start

 

[AZ D]

Chill Man, some people need their 50 quality posts

South Bend-what can I say? Parts of the eastern side are ok as is a good chunk of the south side. There are regions though out the city proper that are ok.
The city government is just vaguely to the right of Chicago.
Save yourself the trouble and move to Mishawaka

I agree. If you must live in South Bend, I'd stay away from the West side. Otherwise, I'd go with Mishawaka.

 

[Cemetery-man]

SB has it's fair share of daily murders, shootings, gang crimes, robberies, etc., as you would expect from any city. Many smaller communities with VERY low crime rates are really close to SB. I have lived here for over 55 years and I would never consider living in SB or even Mishawaka. I can drive there in 20 minutes if I have to and there are other safe communities that are even closer yet.

 

[churchmouse]

Have done some work in SB that had us there for a few over nights. It is a City....period. City's have a lot to offer and a lot to be aware of. We had a few issues in our short time there but we were in the areas mentioned as not the greatest.

 

[Regnar]

A bunch of quiet places to live close to SB without actually having to live there. Look to LaPaz Lakeville, North Liberty, Walkerton, Crumstown. All small towns, all within about 20 min from SB, all low crime.

What he said. Honestly, taxes are MUCH better here in Marshall County.

 

[kjf40]

I used to live in Plymouth....Next to South Bend.

Every morning you hear of shootings, stabbings....just like living in Merrillville and hearing it about Chicago.

I wouldn't suggest anyone move to SB.

JMO

 

[dunk50]

Been here all my life (66) ALWAYS wanted to move but to many family ties. Moved out of the City Limits South and don't go into town unless I have to. The BEST way to describe South Bend is this! Indiana is Republican with mostly Midwestern values. South Bend on the other hand is DEMON-CRATIC. Now the question, if you are a sincere Democrat and big time Obama supporter you will fit right in. If not, Mishawaka or one of the outlying smaller towns!

 

[Hdfb03]

I have a major question to ask anyone who lives in or used to live in south bend. Is it a ok place to live and is there any really bad parts of south bend? Thanks to all who apply.

I was born and raised 45 mins east of South Bend in Middlebury. I like the area up there, while I don't know much about SB other than the Notre Dame campus, I know there are some rough areas.

Do you need to live in South Bend? Can you live outside of it and commute?

 

[daddymikey1975]

anywhere around or neighboring south bend is ok.

I'm in mishawaka and think it's all right.