Best Places to Live in Muncie Metro Area, Indiana

The Muncie, IN metropolitan area is a vibrant community that offers its residents plenty of opportunities for exploration. Home to Ball State University, it provides access to higher education institutions and other educational resources. The city itself is home to numerous attractions such as Minnetrista, a cultural and education center, the Academy of Model Aeronautics museum and the National Model Aviation Museum. In addition, residents have easy access to many recreational activities such as golf courses, parks and sports complexes. The economy of the region is supported by industries like manufacturing, health care and education services. All in all, Muncie is a great place for people who are looking for a mix of urban amenities with small-town charm. Small town/College town - Northeast Indiana, about 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Muncie Metro Area is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Muncie Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Muncie Metro Area's cost of living is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Muncie Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Muncie metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Muncie metro area remained strongly Republican, 55.5% to 42.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Muncie Metro Area's population is 112,480 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Muncie Metro Area is Real Estate: $129,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Muncie Metro Area public schools spend $11,407 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.4 students per teacher in Muncie Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Muncie

It's a good time to buy in Muncie. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Muncie is $129,900.

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