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Walkability and community keep residents loving Downtown Muncie
Some move to Downtown Muncie for its historic architecture, others for its walkability. Many residents like that they can stroll down to the Muncie Civic Theatre for a show, to the Muncie Children's Museum for a play date or to the Canan Commons Park for an outdoor concert. Others appreciate its proximity to Muncie's many trails, while others enjoy the fact that their kids can walk to Muncie Central High School. Many residents cross paths each morning at the local coffee shop, The Caffeinery. Some stop in to pick up a latte and a pastry, while others stay for hours, catching up with friends, or finding a quiet spot to get some work done. "The shop acts as the unofficial tourism hub of the city. It's definitely the type of spot that's predominantly occupied by regulars," says Frank Reber, owner of The Caffeinery. "The space is designed to facilitate conversations and meetups with friends, family, co-workers, and the like. If people have moved away and are back in town, we're usually one of their first stops."
An overview of the Downtown Muncie area and the White River in the background.
The Caffeinery is a popular local coffee shop in the Downtown Muncie neighborhood.
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Downtown dining and shopping at the Muncie Mall
Aside from The Caffeinery, plenty of other local establishments serve as gathering places for the community. Savage's Ale House draws people in with their craft beers and entrees like tenderloin and grilled cheese, and most end up staying for a round of pool or two. The 1925 PubHouse offers a slightly more elevated experience, with a lively atmosphere and a menu of craft cocktails. The PubHouse has also won several awards over the years for their desserts and steaks and for being the best date spot in town. Tuppee Tong is a casual Thai spot with some of the city's spiciest food. CASA is everyone's favorite Mexican restaurant – perfect for a night of chips and salsa, margaritas and fajitas. The Downtown Farm Stand is a small organic food store with fresh produce and an in-store café. For a larger array of shopping options locals head 2 miles north to the Muncie Mall for their many commercial retail options, a Target and a movie theater. For groceries, the local Aldi is a common option.
A popular local restaurant in the downtown Muncie neighborhood is the 1925 PubHouse.
The Muncie Mall has several national chain stores and shops including this Books A Million.
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Explore trails and attend events at Canan Commons Park
Muncie has three major trails: the White River Greenway, the Cardinal Greenway and the Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. The White River Greenway follows along the White River, where explorers on all modes of travel can check out riverside wildlife like turtles, geese and herons. It's a paved trail that's a little over 5 miles long and connects to the 62-mile Cardinal Greenway. The Cardinal Greenway is Indiana's longest paved rail trail, connecting cities across Indiana so bikers can cycle through wildflower-filled farmland to explore many of the state's charming towns. The Muncie Arts & Culture Trail connects Downtown Muncie to Minnetrista, Ball State University and Heekin Park. Along this trail, visitors can explore sites like the Muncie Children's Museum, the Minnetrista Boulevard Historic District and the David Owsley Museum of Art. Downtown Muncie's main park is Canan Commons Park, which hosts events throughout the year, like outdoor movies, an annual Christmas tree lighting and the annual Muncie Three Trails Music Series – a series of free outdoor concerts each summer.
A popular spot is the White River Park Greenway which stretches for miles through Muncie, IN.
An aerial overview of the Canan Commons Park and it's stage in downtown Muncie, IN.
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Walk around the neighborhood and take the bus across the city
Downtown Muncie is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood where it's possible to get most errands done on foot. Muncie Indiana Transit System, or MITS, offers bus routes across Muncie which also connect to downtown, so it's easy to get most places in the city via public transit. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is the closest medical center, 2 miles west of the neighborhood. When traveling from Muncie, most fly out of the Fort Wayne Airport, 68 miles away, or the Indianapolis International Airport, 75 miles away.
Bicycling into and around the Downtown Muncie area is a easy with many connection trails.
The central MITS bus station is located in the Downtown Muncie neighborhood.
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Historic single-family homes and condos
Downtown Muncie has a mix of historic single-family homes, ranging in style from traditional designs to American Foursquares. Condo units are also available here and often occupy the second story of a brick building above a ground-floor business. The neighborhood also has some larger Italianate buildings that have been converted into apartments and condos. Historic single-family homes cost anywhere from $40,000 to $250,000 depending on the property's condition, and condos typically range from $80,000 to $150,000 for a one- or two-bedroom unit. Architecturally rich multiunit residential properties with features like brick, stone and ornate molding and columns abound in Downtown Muncie, presenting opportunities to real estate investors interested in historic architecture.
A historic single-family home located in the Downtown Muncie neighborhood.
Many residents living in the Downtown Muncie area also live in condos or flats.
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Walk to Muncie Central High School
Muncie Community Public Schools serves Downtown Muncie. Those living west of Walnut Street attend South View Elementary, which has a C-minus on Niche, and those living east of Walnut attend East Washington Academy, which has a B and ranks as the seventh best public elementary school in Delaware County on Niche. After that, everyone goes to the C-plus-rated Northside Middle School and B-minus-rated Muncie Central High School, just a block north of the neighborhood. At Muncie Central High School, students can earn college credit through dual enrollment courses with Ivy Tech Community College.
History and culture in Downtown Muncie
Downton Muncie is the city's hub of history and culture, home to spots like the Muncie Civic Theatre, a 19th-century auditorium that puts on plays and musicals to this day, and the Muncie Children's Museum, which has hands-on learning opportunities and a free nature-based education program on summer Wednesdays. Museum admission is free on the third Saturday of each month, thanks to local sponsors. Those seeking to learn more about state and local history should look no further than Downtown Muncie's Carnegie Library. "It's a beautiful historic building in Downtown Muncie," says Susan Fisher, Public Relations Supervisor at the Muncie Public Library. "It houses local history and genealogy collections – birth records, death records, marriage records, anything archival. Yearbooks, church recipe books, local author collections, anything specific to Delaware County. All of the employees have archival degrees, and they're very helpful. We have people from all over the country requesting information."
The Muncie Civic Theatre is a local performing arts venue with many shows year round.
The historic Carnegie Library in Downtown Muncie is a local history & genealogy research focus.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
637
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,262
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
30.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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