Located about 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie, Indiana is a dynamic city with a rich indigenous history. The Lenape tribe settled Muncie (previously known as Buckongahelas after their Chief) in the late 1700s.
Founded in 1865, Muncie has grown into a thriving community of nearly 70,000 people and is Delaware County Seat.
Muncie has a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Major employers in the city include Ball State University, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and the Muncie Community School Corporation. The city is also home to several large manufacturing plants.
Muncie offers its residents excellent schools, a low cost of living, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The city is home to several parks, including the beautiful 1,200-acre Mounds State Park, which offers hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities.
The average median household income is on the lower end of the market spectrum at $36,661.
Needless to say that also equates to strong rental demand, especially for properties close to the University.
Yorktown, a community adjacent to Muncie, is booming and has a really good reputation and school district. It’s an easily commutable distance to Indy and is a more affordable area to live.
According to Movoto the median list prices of homes in Muncie is $135,000 as of 2023 compared to $94,500 in 2022.
Rentdata.org shows fair market rent for a 3 bedroom property to be $1,016 and $756 for a 2 bedroom.
T&H Realty is working with Owner Clients to add Muncie rental properties to their portfolios. If you are interested in finding properties in that area, our brokerage would be more than happy to help you purchase a property.
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