Best Places to Live in Muncie (zip 47304), Indiana

Small town/College town - Northeast Indiana, about 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis. June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 47304 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

State: Indiana
County: Delaware County
Metro Area: Muncie Metro Area
City: Muncie

Zip Codes: Muncie (zip 47304)
Cost of Living: -23.2% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 700 ft above sea level

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Muncie, IN Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
College-town amenities
Small-town atmosphere
Cost of living and housing

Cons
Employment
Low educational attainment
Winter climate

What Bert Has To Say About Muncie Metro Area

Muncie is an agricultural center with a college-town element and a variety of industries. In the 19th century the Ball family started manufacturing canning jars, and Ball jars are still the world standard. The family business endowed Ball State University, a mid-sized school with an attractive campus and and good reputation. The college-town influence and private endowments bring above-average healthcare and a few arts amenities. The Cost of Living Index is one of the lowest in the state and a good value for what’s available. Housing is also very reasonable.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Muncie (zip 47304) is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Muncie (zip 47304) jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Muncie (zip 47304)'s cost of living is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Muncie (zip 47304)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 47304 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Delaware county remained strongly Republican, 55.5% to 42.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Muncie (zip 47304)'s population is 30,985 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Muncie (zip 47304) is Real Estate: $147,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.1%.

SCHOOLS

Muncie (zip 47304) public schools spend $13,660 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Muncie (zip 47304). More Education

Best Places to Live in Muncie Rankings

#45	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#45	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#90	2005 Best Places to Live
#273	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Muncie

It's a good time to buy in Muncie. Home Appreciation is up 12.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Muncie is $147,400.

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