Minnetrista
Neighborhood in Muncie, Indiana
Delaware County 47303
Bungalows, Craftsman and ranch-style homes
Minnetrista has bungalows, Craftsman and ranch-style homes built in the first half of the 20th century. Their exteriors feature a combination of brick and vinyl siding. The neighborhood has a laidback feel: most properties aren’t fenced in, and they're often unobstructed by sidewalks or curbs. Housing prices here fall just below the city average, and most sales are between $100,000 and $200,000.
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The Delaware County Fair
Minnetrista is home to the Delaware County Fair, a 172-year tradition anchored by 4-H livestock shows and the annual crowning of the Delaware County Fair Queen. Minnetrista Museum & Gardens hosts events throughout the year: a weekly summer farmers market, a walk-through holiday lights display, an annual Garden Fair with horticulture demonstrations and Faeries, Sprites, & Lights, where the Oakhurst Gardens transforms into a fairy wonderland to celebrate Betty Ball’s childhood love of the enchanted. “Every year, kids dress up as fairies, and adults dress up, too! Everyone dresses up,” Cunningham says. Live actors make the fairy wonderland come to life amid live music, bubbles and games.Brunch, a butcher shop and Amazing Joe’s Grill
Just southwest across Wheeling Avenue, Amazing Joe’s Grill is a casual restaurant known for its ribeye and tenderloin. Weekend brunch is served at By Hand and Fork, where plates full of pancakes are enjoyed alongside mimosa flights with various juice options. For meats, cheeses and a small selection of produce, locals can shop at Lahody Meats in the neighborhood, and they can pick up household essentials at Dollar General. A wider grocery selection is available a mile north at Fresh Thyme Market.
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Spending time outside at the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Minnetrista residents spend time outside on the 40-acre campus of the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, located within the neighborhood. “People come and walk their dogs all the time,” Cunningham says. “There are picnic tables set out throughout campus. Some people come on their lunch hour and walk the path along the greenway.” She emphasizes that it's free to enjoy the museum’s grounds and first-floor exhibits. Visitors can check out the grounds’ play areas for kids, bike-friendly nature trails and community garden, where anyone can pick fresh herbs.
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Five minutes from downtown Muncie
Although some residents can walk to the museum and gardens, Minnetrista is a car-dependent neighborhood a mile north of downtown Muncie. It takes five minutes to drive there or 13 minutes on the MITS bus. The nearest medical center, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, is about 2 miles from the neighborhood. Residents fly out of Fort Wayne International Airport, 72 miles away, or Indianapolis International Airport, 78 miles away.
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Indiana’s best public high school
Students in Minnetrista attend East Washington Academy, which has a B rating on Niche, followed by the C-rated Northside Middle School and B-minus-rated Muncie Central High School, just across the White River from the neighborhood. After their freshman year of high school, students can apply to attend the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, a public residential high school on the campus of Ball State University. In 2024, Niche named the academy the state’s best public high school and listed it in the top 10 for best public high school teachers in America.Crime
Minnetrista has a CAP Index crime score of 4 out of 10, equal to the national average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Buckner
Lisa Buckner
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 722-2697
416 Total Sales
8 in Minnetrista
$50K - $200K Price Range
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Steve Slavin
Steve Slavin
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(888) 409-7231
448 Total Sales
4 in Minnetrista
$35K - $131K Price Range
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Aaron Orr
Aaron Orr
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 780-3057
766 Total Sales
10 in Minnetrista
$72K - $160K Price Range
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Ryan Orr
Ryan Orr
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 273-5269
533 Total Sales
9 in Minnetrista
$40K - $143K Price Range
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Joann Davis
Joann Davis
F.C. Tucker Muncie, REALTORS
(765) 896-4125
181 Total Sales
7 in Minnetrista
$45K - $121K Price Range
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Rebekah Hanna
Rebekah Hanna
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 722-2099
425 Total Sales
6 in Minnetrista
$93K - $150K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cardinal Greenway
Greenway Pocket Park
Emerson Memorial Greenspace Park
Cowing Park
Tuhey Park
Scheumann Stadium
First Merchants Ballpark Shebek Stadium
Halteman Park
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Minnetrista | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Minnetrista Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Minnetrista, Muncie sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Minnetrista, Muncie over the last 12 months is $115,900, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$125,000
Median Sale Price
$115,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$115,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$79,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$67
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
348
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,561
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,112
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
992
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,152
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,662
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
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®
83
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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