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Forest Park is as mighty as an oak
Forest Park is a modest residential neighborhood on Muncie’s south side. After World War II, the community struggled as factories began to close. While the neighborhood has its challenges, residents worked with Building Better Neighborhoods and Studio 165+, a Ball State University student-led design firm, to create a new identity that represented the community’s resiliency and unity. Now, new signage welcomes residents and visitors to the neighborhood with an emblem that depicts a home with a fireplace within the negative space of two oak leaves — a symbol of Forest Park’s natural surroundings and steadfastness.
Forest Park is a resilient neighborhood community.
With so many gorgeous trees in Forest Park, these Bradford Pears take the stage in early spring.
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Most single-story homes are cost-efficient
The gridded streets are dotted with towering oak trees and lined with cottages, Craftsman-inspired and ranch-style homes. Driveways and street parking are common here, but some houses have detached garages. Most residents own their homes, but the neighborhood also has a sizable rental market. Fixer-uppers can cost between $20,000 and $70,000, while move-in ready homes can range from $70,000 to $125,000.
This home in Forest Park features a detached garage.
This Forest Park home add a bit of royal blue to show their support of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Local community centers and parks are nearby
Forest Park is close to two community centers, which both provide essential services, unique programs and special events. The Muncie-Delaware County Senior Citizens Center resides in the former Forest Park Elementary School. Residents age 55 and older gather for games, educational classes, bible studies and more. Ross Community Center is a hub of activity for all ages and has had several upgrades in recent years, including new sports fields in 2019. The center offers early childhood programming, adult athletic leagues, classes and community events. For outdoor fun, Thomas Park a playground, splash pad, tennis courts and a basketball court.
These kids are ruthless when it comes to card games at Muncie Delaware County Senior Center in Forest Park.
Ross Community Center shines brightly for the residents of Forest Park.
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Muncie high schoolers can earn college credit
Kids may attend South View Elementary School before heading to Southside Middle School. Both receive a C-minus from Niche. Southside Middle School is home to the Panther Pantry, a food and clothing pantry for students in need and a vital community resource. Muncie Central High School receives a B-minus. Juniors and seniors can earn college credit and industry certificates at the Muncie Area Career Center.
Muncie Central High School encourages the students of Forest Park to participate in after school activities like football and band.
Forest Park juniors and seniors can earn college credit and industry certificates at the Muncie Area Career Center.
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Free summer concerts and fish fries
Downtown Muncie has events throughout the year like the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. Held in Canan Park, the free concerts are held monthly from July through September. Nearby houses of worship host gatherings and activities like Easter egg hunts and fish fries.
Less than 2 miles from downtown Muncie and BSU
Although a MITS bus line runs through Forest Park, there is only one stop on busy Memorial Drive, the area's main east-west thoroughfare. State Route 32, or Kilgore Avenue to locals, is another bustling roadway nearby. The neighborhood is south of the White River and less than 2 miles away from downtown Muncie, Ball State University and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Downtown’s Walnut Street has local eats
The area is mostly residential, but tucked between homes is Atomic Comics Games & Music. Specializing in card games, tabletop role-playing games and more, the store also hosts tournaments, miniature painting classes and board game nights. Mornings may start at Riverside Café, a staple for breakfast in the area, or Rosebud Coffee House in neighboring Thomas Park-Avondale. “Forest Park isn’t really walkable to downtown, but it’s only a couple of miles away,” says Rebekah Hanna, a Realtor with Re/Max and area resident. “Anything on Walnut Street is good, like The Caffeinery, Vera Mae’s [Bistro], and Little Chicagos is a new Italian place that we really like.” Pay Less is the closest grocery store less than a mile away across the river. For retail shopping, most folks head to Muncie Mall or Muncie Plaza.
Delicious food and laughter pair well at Little Chicago's for Forest Park residents.
Vera Mae's Bistro is a great place for Forest Park residents to get together.
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Parks in this Area
Heekin Park
Clifton Wallace Park
Dutro-Ernst Woods
West Side Park
White River Park
Emerson Memorial Greenspace Park
Thomas Park
First Merchants Ballpark Shebek Stadium
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Park, Muncie sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Park, Muncie over the last 12 months is $80,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,217
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,800
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
11.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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