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Muncie, IN

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Muncie.

Population: 88,454 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Muncie, IN is $139,505 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,750 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $989/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$139,505

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$139,505
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+115.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$140,734
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$159,750
Median list price
$161,000
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
289
For-sale inventory
320
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
254
1-year forecast
+4.2%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
112

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$989/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$899/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry, Cowan Community School Corp, Muncie Community Schools
Schools include
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry, Cowan Elementary School, Cowan High School, Grissom Elementary School, Southside Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, hail, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
170
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination (14.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.2°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.8°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
28.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,063
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,075

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
20
Hospitals include
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-150 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
59.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$951
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,489
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
328

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MuncieState medianUS median
Typical home value$139,505$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$159,750$238,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$989/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$951$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Muncie, IN?
$139,505.
What is the median sale price in Muncie, IN?
$159,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Muncie, IN?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Muncie, IN?
Typical rent: $989/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Muncie, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, hail, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Muncie, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 170 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Muncie, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Muncie, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Muncie, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Muncie, IN?
21 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Muncie, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Muncie, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Muncie, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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