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South Bend Climbing Livability List

(South Bend, IN) - Nearby South Bend has made a “best places to live” list.

 

According to U.S. News & World Report, South Bend ranks 70th in the nation for affordability, desirability, and quality of life. That’s up 18 spots from last year’s ranking.

 

Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne were the only other Hoosier cities to make the list.

 

The U.S. News report notes that South Bend has rebounded from dropping population numbers by revitalizing its downtown with apartments, condos, and new dining options.

 

Huntsville, Alabama, Colorado Springs, and Green Bay, Wisconsin topped the list.

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