Living in Muncie, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muncie · Census data 2020–2024
Muncie has 64,751 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $44,471 (38% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $97,300, the median rent is $904/month.
Muncie at a glance
- Population
- 64,751
- Median age
- 29.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $44,471State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $97,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Muncie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Muncie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muncie the median home value is $97,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $991 a month in housing costs.
Muncie median household income
The median household income in Muncie is $44,471 and the income per person is $25,281. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Muncie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,715
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.16
Muncie demographics
- Population
- 64,751
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 26,479
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muncie ›
Education in Muncie
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Muncie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muncie
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Muncie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | 64,751 | $44,471 | $97,300 | $904 |
| Royerton | 295 | $135,068 | $112,500 | — |
| Yorktown | 11,699 | $81,674 | $186,700 | $926 |
| Selma | 837 | $58,214 | $106,400 | $910 |
| Eaton | 1,630 | $54,531 | $89,800 | $690 |
| Gaston | 710 | $52,292 | $90,000 | $789 |
| Parker City | 1,211 | $58,558 | $94,200 | $717 |
| Daleville | 1,584 | $50,795 | $117,300 | $779 |
| Springport | 154 | $46,528 | $85,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Muncie, IN?
The median household income in Muncie is $44,471, 38% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $97,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Muncie?
The median gross rent in Muncie is $904 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Muncie, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Muncie?
The median age in Muncie is 29.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Muncie?
The average commute to work in Muncie is 18 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muncie?
The unemployment rate in Muncie is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muncie?
26.1% 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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