Living in Muncie, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muncie · Census data 2020–2024
Muncie has 147 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $83,750 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $76,500.
Muncie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muncie at a glance
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $76,500State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Muncie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muncie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muncie the median home value is $76,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Muncie median household income
The median household income in Muncie is $83,750 and the income per person is $39,708. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Muncie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.13
Muncie demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muncie ›
Education in Muncie
22% of adults 25 and older in Muncie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muncie
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 98.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Muncie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | 147 | $83,750 | $76,500 | — |
| Fithian | 578 | $80,500 | $118,000 | $1,039 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
| Fairmount | 555 | $60,500 | $87,600 | $783 |
| Ogden | 754 | $78,125 | $157,400 | $1,214 |
| Catlin | 2,160 | $72,277 | $124,700 | $931 |
| Homer | 1,245 | $85,875 | $146,200 | $979 |
| Royal | 292 | $86,250 | $161,200 | $1,136 |
| St. Joseph | 3,778 | $120,789 | $270,900 | $968 |
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What is the median household income in Muncie, IL?
The median household income in Muncie is $83,750, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Muncie?
The median home value in Muncie is $76,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Muncie, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Muncie?
The median age in Muncie is 53.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Muncie?
The average commute to work in Muncie is 23 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muncie?
The unemployment rate in Muncie is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muncie?
22% of adults in Muncie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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