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Accessing resources in this central Muncie community
Aptly named, South Central is a mixed-use residential and industrial neighborhood immediately south of downtown Muncie. It started in the late 1800s and early 1900s as a neighborhood for the city's industrial and manufacturing workers, and it serves a similar purpose today. Auto shops, offices for general contractors and industry-specific supply stores fill this neighborhood, and many choose to move here because they work for one of these employers. While real estate prices in South Central run lower than average for the city, many of the neighborhood's historic homes are in need of significant renovations. The neighborhood's location between downtown Muncie and South View Elementary offers a worthwhile convenience for many Muncie buyers; and with amenities like Heekin Park, Delaware County's Family Resource Center and the Maring-Hunt Library nearby, residents here have direct access to many of this community's resources.
An overview of the South Central neighborhood of Muncie, IN.
The South Central Community Garden is a small space in the center of the neighborhood.
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Just south of downtown Muncie
South Central is about a mile south of downtown Muncie, making it about a 20-minute walk, or less than a 5-minute drive for most. MITS bus stops within the neighborhood provide access to routes that connect across the city. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is the closest medical center, just 3 miles west. When traveling out of town, residents fly out of Fort Wayne International Airport, 68 miles away, or the Indianapolis International Airport, 75 miles away.
The MITS provides bus transportation throughout the South Central neighborhood and beyond.
Downtown Muncie is close by for South Central residents to find many more restaurants and shops.
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Blocks away from South View Elementary
South View Elementary School and Southside Middle School have C-minus ratings on Niche, and Muncie Central High School has a B-minus. South View Elementary School is two blocks south of the neighborhood, and its recent $8 million renovation has introduced modern facilities to the campus, designed to increase student safety and improve learning conditions. Southside Middle School is known for its extracurricular opportunities including its music program and award-winning robotics team. Muncie Central High is the district's only high school, and features an award-winning marching band that's taken home four Champion titles at Indiana State Fair Band Day.
Historic single-family homes
South Central has small single-family housing options, with most built primarily between the 1880s and early 1900s. Most streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks, and due to the neighborhood's historic age, many front lawns are shaded by mature old-growth trees. Bungalows and traditional homes are common styles within this neighborhood, and the average home size is about 1,400 square feet. Sales prices run slightly lower than the average for the city here, but due to the age of these homes, many require total overhauls. Price points range from $20,000 to $120,000, depending on the size, age and condition, with those at the higher-end of this range being move-in ready.
A row of traditional single family homes in the South Central neighborhood.
An updated, traditional styled home in the South Central neighborhood of Muncie, IN.
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Quick, affordable meal options
South Central has several local restaurants that serve delicious, reasonably priced meals within the neighborhood. Comets Downtown's signature sliders and thick, salty fries make for a quick and satisfying dinner at the end of a long day. Thai Kitchen serves some of the city's best egg rolls and sesame chicken for dine-in or to go. Indy Steak, Fish & Chicken's Philly cheesesteaks and gyros are another easy pickup. Muncie Market Fish & Chicken sells hot meals, shelf groceries and fridge staples like eggs and milk. The Downtown Farm Stand, an organic food store a mile north of the neighborhood, is the closest place to find fresh produce, or there's an ALDI a mile and a half south. Three miles north of the neighborhood, the Muncie Mall's collection of major retailers sits beside Target and AMC.
Comets Downtown Sliders & Fries Co is in the South Central neighborhood of Muncie, IN.
Thai Kitchen is another local restaurant in the South Central neighborhood.
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History and recreation combine at Heekin Park
Just east of the neighborhood, Heekin Park offers recreation amenities and more, a short walk from home. It has two playgrounds, a basketball court and tennis courts, as well as a World War II Memorial, a Vietnam War Memorial and a large fountain. Recently, a quarter-mile walking trail called the Walk of Fame was added with signs memorializing individuals who have fought against racism in Muncie.
There are several historical homes and buildings at Heekin Park in Muncie, IN.
Heekin Park features two playgrounds.
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Family Resource Center, the Maring-Hunt Library and downtown Muncie
South Central is home to Delaware County's Family Resource Center, which has a childcare center where kids can be dropped off while parents attend working sessions with staff to learn about obtaining resources to help support their families. The resource center has take-and-make meals and household items available for free, plus a weekly Addiction and Recovery Support Group and breakfasts on Friday mornings. The Maring-Hunt Library, just south of the neighborhood, and situated adjacent to South View Elementary, offers additional resources, like social and educational programming for all ages and a large outdoor space where folks can enjoy time in nature. "At Maring-Hunt, we have a huge green space," says Susan Fisher, public relations supervisor for the Muncie Public Library. "Ball State University partnered with us, and students, through an immersive learning project, designed, created and built these beautiful garden pavilions." She explains that this area has become a gathering place for the community and that residents often visit the library to spend time outside. "We have a community garden where people can rent a plot. We also maintain several rows of gardening that we all pitch in and help with. The produce is for the neighborhood to enjoy," she says. "We're blessed to have that. It's not something you usually find at a library." Downtown Muncie hosts ongoing arts and cultural events, like art crawls on the first Thursday of every month and free summer concerts at Canan Commons. "My personal favorite in 2024 is Fire Up DWNTWN," says Cheryl Crowder, events director for the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. This end-of-summer street fair has hot-air balloon rides, performances and spicy-racks of ribs for sale.
A colorful mural at the Family Resource Center Delaware County in the South Central area.
The Maring-Hunt Public Library is near by the South Central neighborhood for residents.
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Crime
South Central has a 5 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, which is slightly above the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Heekin Park
Clifton Wallace Park
Washington Park
Cornerstone Park
Delaware County Plaza Green & Veterans Memorial
Maring-Hunt Library Garden
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Central
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Central, Muncie sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Central, Muncie over the last 12 months is $82,000, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The current owner has done a ton of remodeling of this house, but it's time to turn the completion of the job to a new owner. So much is improved, such as all new windows, cement board siding, roof, 2 furnaces (no AC, but wired for it), both kitchens, all flooring and painting, etc. This is a 2-Unit property, but you can easily convert this back to a single home. 3 Beds (2 without immediate
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,380
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,417
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,344
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
61.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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