Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 34% · peaks at 58% in Jul
58% (Jul)
Summer peak
34%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. South Bend, IN is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $60,355, median occupancy of 37%, and a median ADR of $293 (Chalet data). The regulatory environment is moderate, requiring annual registration but allowing legal operation.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $140,429. Revenue per listing moved +17000.0% year-over-year, with occupancy, ADR, and home values also rising. For compliance details, see [South Bend STR regulations](/rental-regulations/south-bend-in).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific South Bend address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
South Bend's ADR rises 152% from Feb ($228) to Oct ($575), but occupancy rises 18.1× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
3 BedroomMost common | 227 | 35% | $372 | $47,650 |
4 Bedroom | 188 | 36% | $547 | $72,161 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 66 | 35% | $738 | $94,694 |
South Bend is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapin Park | 71% | $181,590 | 14 | $257K |
| 2 | Riverpark | 71% | $109,840 | 12 | $156K |
| 3 | Nearnorthwest | 41% | $55,700 | 20 | $136K |
| 4 | Sunnymede | 33% | $60,826 | 8 | $183K |
| 5 | Howardpark | 27% | $90,463 | 37 | $333K |
| 6 | Mckinley Terrace | 25% | $48,264 | 11 | $192K |
| 7 | Keller Park | 23% | $27,986 | 6 | $119K |
| 8 | Southeast Organized Residents | 22% | $26,103 | 9 | $117K |
| 9 | Northeast | 20% | $53,596 | 119 | $271K |
| 10 | Woodedestates | 19% | $81,280 | 21 | $419K |
| 11 | Westside | 18% | $17,108 | 2 | $97K |
| 12 | Woodlawn | 17% | $28,735 | 6 | $171K |
| 13 | Northshoretriangle | 16% | $41,303 | 16 | $255K |
| 14 | Near Westside Neighborhood Org | 15% | $21,476 | 49 | $141K |
| 15 | Pinhook Area | 12% | $16,294 | 4 | $139K |
| 16 | Harterheights | 11% | $57,831 | 39 | $524K |
Annual average is 37%, rising to 58% in July and dipping to 3% in January.
July, August, September are peak months, with ADR averaging $243 and occupancy reaching 58% in July.
$198,756, up 6.37% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 227 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Chicago, IL (5.34% of bookings), Indianapolis, IN (2.89% of bookings), South Bend, IN (2.66% of bookings).
681 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (9), 1 bedroom (147), 2 bedroom (121), 3 bedroom (227), 4 bedroom (188), 5 bedroom (66).
