Whitely
Neighborhood in Muncie, Indiana
Delaware County 47303
Small single-family homes built in the 1940s and 1950s
Most of Whitely's small single-family homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s, but some date back as early as the late 1800s, and others were built in the 21st century. Buyers look to Whitely for its affordability, with home prices lower than the average for the Muncie metro area. Most of the neighborhood's homes cost between $50,000 and $100,000. With these lower prices, however, come compromises. The median home size in the neighborhood is a cozy 1,172 square feet, and many of the neighborhood's older homes need significant renovations. On the upper end of the price range, buyers can often find newer homes or older homes that have been recently renovated.
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McCulloch Park and the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve
McCulloch Park is Muncie's largest park and a significant asset to the Whitely community. This land was donated to the city by George McCulloch in 1901 with the insistence that it be used as parkland, and that wish has been honored. Today, its rolling hills serve as the city's most popular sledding spot in the winter, but fun abounds year-round here on its two playgrounds, disc golf course, baseball diamond and basketball courts. Riverview Park is a small green space along the White River with picnic shelters, a basketball court and a playground. From this park, residents can access the White River Greenway, a 5.6-mile trail that lines the White River. Just south of Riverview Park, locals can explore the 27-acre John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve, which has a large lookout pavilion amidst its mix of wetlands, woodlands and prairie. The preserve provides access to the White River Greenway and the Cardinal Greenway. This 62-mile trail connects five counties in east central Indiana. On the neighborhood's north end, Planet Fitness offers memberships for indoor exercise opportunities.
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Longfellow Elementary School
Students in Whitely attend Longfellow Elementary School, which is located on the neighborhood's eastern edge and has a C rating on Niche. After Longfellow, they continue to the C-plus-rated Northside Middle School and the B-minus-rated Muncie Central High School. While at Muncie Central High School, students can earn college credits through dual enrollment courses with Ivy Tech Community College.The Whitely Neighborhood Association and the Muncie Public Library's Connection Corner
The Whitely Neighborhood Association has monthly meetings at the Union Missionary Baptist Church, where residents can enjoy a meal with their neighbors and share their ideas for bettering the neighborhood. Residents can also get to know their neighbors at the Muncie Public Library's Connection Corner next door to Longfellow Elementary. This library branch offers programming designed to benefit the community. Its after-school program incorporates STEAM, reading and art-based learning, and wellness workshops for kids and teens teach them about developing healthy habits. "The Connection Corner is located next to Longfellow Elementary, so lots of kids are there after school," says Susan Fisher, public relations supervisor at the Muncie Public Library. "We encourage kids to keep reading during the summer, so we partnered with classroom connections to have free books there that they can read in the library or take home with them." The library's staff offers technology classes and on-demand assistance. "If you have a problem with your phone, tablet or laptop, they can help you with that," Fisher says. The library serves as a cooling station in the summer months and has drop-in hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays where anyone can come in and play board games.
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Navigating Muncie from Whitely
Whitely is a car-dependent neighborhood a mile and a half northeast of downtown Muncie. The neighborhood has three MITS bus stops: one at Lowell and MLK, one at Elgin and Streeter and one at the Planet Fitness on East McGalliard Road. Many of the neighborhood's streets don't have sidewalks, which limits the opportunity to walk to destinations like the Muncie Public Library and Longfellow Elementary. The closest medical center to the neighborhood is IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 3 miles away. When traveling out of town, Whitely residents fly out of either the Fort Wayne International Airport, 66 miles away, or the Indianapolis International Airport, 80 miles away.
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Food access and retail shopping
According to the USDA's Food Access Research Atlas, Whitely is a low-income and low-access neighborhood, meaning most residents live more than 1 urban mile from the nearest supermarket. To get groceries, residents can travel 2 miles up Doctor M.L.K. Jr Boulevard to West McGalliard Road, where there's a Target and an ALDI. On the third Thursday of every month, the Whitely Community Food Pantry distributes free food and cleaning supplies from 4 to 6 p.m. at Harvest Christian Fellowship. The only restaurant in the neighborhood is Unc's BBQ, a food truck on Hines Street that serves daily specials from 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Driving north on MLK to McGalliard offers additional dining opportunities from various fast-food and fast-casual chains. Residents can get all of their retail shopping done here at the Muncie Mall, which has a variety of major retailers and an AMC next door.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sheri Jones
Sheri Jones
Hoosier, REALTORS®
(812) 587-7444
195 Total Sales
1 in Whitely
$46,000 Price
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Suzie Mack
Suzie Mack
F.C. Tucker Realty Center
(765) 517-6272
467 Total Sales
1 in Whitely
$42,900 Price
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Rich Lee
Rich Lee
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 217-5168
209 Total Sales
1 in Whitely
$4,900 Price
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Lisa Buckner
Lisa Buckner
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 722-2697
415 Total Sales
1 in Whitely
$51,000 Price
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Brad Taflinger
Brad Taflinger
Responds QuicklyTaflinger Real Estate Group
(765) 896-4092
391 Total Sales
3 in Whitely
$33K - $70K Price Range
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Sheryl Inskeep
Sheryl Inskeep
Responds QuicklyHarner Realty LLC
(567) 510-0255
268 Total Sales
1 in Whitely
$43,000 Price
Schools
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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
McCulloch Park
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Whitely | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whitely Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whitely, Muncie sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Whitely, Muncie over the last 12 months is $84,450, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$85,000
Median Sale Price
$84,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$70,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$63
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
748
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,176
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,399
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
2,612
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,294
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
43.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Granville
Northside neighborhood with easy access to downtown Muncie and McGalliard Road
East Central
Historic housing next to downtown Muncie, Indiana
Minnetrista
Homes surrounding the 40-acre Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Morningside
Quiet neighborhood on Muncie’s north side, close to shops and restaurants
Blaine
East side neighborhood near the Cardinal Greenway and 2 miles from downtown
McKinley
Historic housing next to Muncie Central High School
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