Osceola

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Osceola, IN Area Guide

This South Bend suburb mixes small-town charm and big-city convenience

Suburban Park-Like Family-Friendly Commuter Convenient

Along the southern bank of the St. Joseph River and only 10 miles east of South Bend lies Osceola. This northern Indiana town has easy access to parks and the surrounding amenities in neighboring cities. Lincoln Way is where you’ll find the bulk of the retail and dining options. The bulk of rental offerings in Osceola include single-family homes, but there are low-lying apartment complexes on offer as well.

A commute into South Bend takes less than 30 minutes, making Osceola a great choice for families, professionals, or even students at Notre Dame. The town’s location near the Michigan border also means it’s easy to explore the Great Lakes area.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$61,802

Average: $72,535

Education

588

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,324

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Osceola has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Moran Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

431 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County Park
  • SBEAS Sanctuary
  • Shiojiri Niwa Japanese Garden
  • Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum
  • Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Airports

  • South Bend International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.