Morningside has affordable homes near Muncie’s shopping and dining corridor
Morningside is a small neighborhood on Muncie's north side. "The north end of Muncie is where a lot of the commerce has located, so that's attractive to a lot of people moving into town," says Rich Lee, associate Realtor with Re/Max Real Estate. Although nearby McGalliard Road is one of the city's busiest roadways, the neighborhood streets of Morningside are quiet and rarely traveled by nonresidents. Homes at an affordable price point are another major draw.
This Morningside house features a detached garages.
Morningside welcomes you to the neighborhood.
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Single-family homes under $100,000
Small cottages, Craftsman-inspired and ranch-style homes make up most of the housing stock in Morningside, but buyers can also find manufactured homes. Mature trees, lawn décor and flowerbeds adorn modest lots. There's little through traffic, so it's common to see toys and bicycles left outside for the next day's play. Carports, detached garages and driveways are the norm in Morningside. Smaller fixer-uppers can range from $20,000 to $50,000, while larger homes can cost between $90,000 and $155,000.
There are many investment opportunities in Morningside.
Black shudders adorn this cottage home in Morningside.
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Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is free to explore
Morningside has a small neighborhood park on Cornell Avenue with a playground and basketball court. An AMC movie theater is just across the way next to Muncie Plaza. Locals cheer on the Cardinals at Scheumann Stadium 4 miles away. The Ball family once resided on the grounds where Minnetrista Museum & Gardens now stands. Visitors can tour the cultural center and stroll the historic grounds, where most of the original Ball family homes remain. It's also where Bob Ross filmed "The Joy of Painting." Patrons can take classes taught by Certified Bob Ross instructors.
Morningside sports fans can catch a BSU football game at nearby Scheumann Stadium.
Morningside residents can get a lesson in local history at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.
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Muncie Area Career Center offers college credit
Students may attend Longfellow Elementary School, which receives a C-minus from Niche, before heading to Northside Middle School, C, and Muncie Central High School, B-minus. Juniors and seniors can earn college credit and industry certificates through the Muncie Area Career Institute.
Morningside students can attend Muncie Central High School.
Morningside juniors and seniors can earn college credit and industry certificates through the Muncie Area Career Institute.
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Access to State Route 67 and the Muncie Bypass
Broadway Avenue borders the neighborhood to the west, a busy thoroughfare that feeds into State Route 67 and the Muncie Bypass. A traffic signal at Broadway and Princeton makes getting in and out of the neighborhood easier. McGalliard Road is one of Muncie's most heavily traveled roads, so traffic can slog. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Ball State University are about 5 miles away.
McGalliard Road has dozens of restaurants and stores
McGalliard Road is the epicenter of shopping and dining in Muncie. Fast-food restaurants and casual sit-down franchises line the busy thoroughfare, which also features grocery stores like Aldi, Pay Less and Fresh Thyme Market. The Muncie Mall is not as robust as it once was, but the shopping center still has about 20 stores. Adjacent to the mall, Muncie Plaza has Old Navy, Kohl's and T.J. Maxx. Pizza enthusiasts are in good hands with Greek's Pizzeria and Pizza King on McGalliard. Cheers, a longstanding bar and restaurant, is a go-to for karaoke three nights a week. Puerto Vallarta began on Broadway Avenue and has expanded to three locations in the city. Locals and Ball State University students meet over margaritas at the Mexican staple. Downtown Muncie, 4 miles away, has slowly grown its offerings and is now a hub for local eats and drinks. "You have a good variety, and that's what people are looking for," Lee says. "It's not the same old, same old. You have a choice."
Morningside sits close to many fast food franchises.
Morningside residents can get their groceries from nearby Fresh Thyme.
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Parks in this Area
Heekin Park
Aultshire Park
Jacks Park
Greenway Pocket Park
Morningside Park
Chambers Park
Cowing Park
Scheumann Stadium
First Merchants Ballpark Shebek Stadium
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Morningside
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Morningside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morningside, Muncie sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Morningside, Muncie over the last 12 months is $67,980, up 5% 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
1,183
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,351
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
5.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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