At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$36,800 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $164,868
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Muncie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muncie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muncie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muncie residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,800. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muncie is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,868. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.7% of adults in Muncie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muncie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$36,800
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$164,868
Housing Units72
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Muncie was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.