As a region, we like to keep things simple. The South Bend - Elkhart Region’s affordable cost of living is just one of the reasons we were ranked #1 for housing values by Housing expert Barbara Corcoran, on NBC’s Today show. In fact, our diverse neighborhoods throughout our communities are what make this area a great place to live. Whether it's a new home, stately old manor, villa, condo or apartment, we have the perfect one you’ll call home.
Residents of the South Bend - Elkhart Region enjoy access to amenities such as Lake Michigan beaches, bike trails, burgeoning local culinary scene, minor league baseball, theaters and a zoo, not to mention the cultural, sporting and community activities that the region’s higher education institutions provide. Perhaps the most amazing amenity of all is the remarkably low cost of living!