Walk to work at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital or to Ball State University
Kenmore is a primarily owner-occupied residential community situated immediately west of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Ball State University, also known as BSU. Most residents who move to Kenmore do so for its walkability — and many also work at IU Health or BSU, two of this city's top employers. When asked how she feels about living in Muncie, the city's communications director, Amber Greene, says, "I love it. I love that we have a small-town feel, but we're equally distant from the two biggest cities in Indiana. Everything we could want, or need is within a safe distance." Greene goes on to add that "The cost of living is exceptional. You don't have the traffic that larger cities have, but you still have all the amenities, and we also have the university."
Professors and staff appreciate living in Kenmore as it neighbors Ball State University on the west.
Ball Memorial Hospital is just down University Avenue from neighboring Kenmore.
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Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and Tudor homes
Kenmore has a high-value housing market within the Muncie metro, with the average home value hovering at $100,000 more than the city's average. Despite the higher prices, most homes in Kenmore were built in the 1930s and '40s, and feature Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and Tudor designs the most common architectural styles. The neighborhood also includes a few 1950s ranch-style homes and recent sales prices range from around $150,000 to $325,000. Kenmore is also home to a central green space called Guthrie Park that most residents can walk to. The park contains an open field area and benches situated beneath mature trees.
This Kenmore Tudor home features a beautifully arched front door.
This Kenmore Cape Cod features colorful shutters and a manicured yard.
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Revitalizing The Village
Kenmore's closest commercial district is The Village. Located a mile east, and just on the other side of Ball State University, "The Village is about a two- or three-block area with restaurants, shops and bars," explains Jennifer Erickson, a BSU professor. "Every major university has one of these commercial districts. And the one near BSU has really been struggling. The president of BSU has made it his mission to revitalize it by putting in a nice hotel with a rooftop bar and more commerce." Despite this, Erickson worries that the resources the university plans to contribute won't be sufficient, adding that the community could better benefit from a grocery store or additional shared spaces like cafes where students and professors could hang out. Currently, The Village contains local restaurants like Roots Burger Bar and Greek's Pizzeria along with chains like Jimmy John's and Insomnia Cookies. Be Here Now is a volunteer-run music venue and beer garden that provides residents with a place to relax after hours. Groceries are available at the Pay Less Super Market 1 mile south.
When it comes to pizza, Kenmore residents choose Greek's Pizzeria, which sits in The Village just a few steps from campus.
This Kenmore family shares a banana split at Roots Burger Bar.
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Muncie Community Schools, Ivy Tech Community College and Ball State University
Students in Kenmore attend Longfellow Elementary, which receives a C-minus rating from Niche; Northside Middle School, which gets a C; and Muncie Central High School, which earns a B-minus rating. With an enrollment of about 1,300 students, Muncie Central High School is the district's only high school and is known for its award-winning marching band. Local options for higher education include Ivy Tech Community College and BSU, a public four-year university that enrolls nearly 20,000 students each semester. "Ball State is huge," Greene says. "You can definitely see a difference when school's in session or not."
Northside Middle School welcomes new students from Kenmore.
Muncie Central High School encourages students from Kenmore to participate in sports.
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Walking, biking and riding the MITS bus
Kenmore is less than half a mile from IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Ball State University, making walking to either an easy commute. Some people choose to bike to work, an option that will soon become more accessible. "The university and city have a multi-pronged effort to get bike lanes," Erickson says. Downtown Muncie is 2 miles east and the MITS bus route departing from Kenmore can get passengers there in under 20 minutes. When traveling out of town, residents can fly out of Fort Wayne International Airport, 66 miles north, or opt for the Indianapolis International Airport, 74 miles southwest.
Crime
Kenmore's crime score on the CAP Index is 4 out of 10, which is on par with the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Heekin Park
West Side Park
Westside Park
White River Park
Emerson Memorial Greenspace Park
Thomas Park
Tuhey Park
Guthrie Park
Scheumann Stadium
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kenmore
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kenmore, Muncie sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Kenmore, Muncie over the last 12 months is $301,650, up 62% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$322,000
Median Single Family Price
$322,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$329,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
66%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
191
Median Year Built
1949
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,404
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
385
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,962
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,532
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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