Cradled by the White River and Buck Creek, Yorktown offers a respite from the bustle of nearby Muncie. The town has a population of about 11,000, more than doubled since 2000. And over a dozen residential and three commercial subdivisions have opened in Yorktown in the past 10 years. "We're kind of a suburb of Muncie, so a lot of people work in Muncie and live in Yorktown," says Erin Hurley, assistant town manager and resident of 32 years. "We consider ourselves the 'Diamond of Delaware County.' If you live in Delaware County, you want to live in Yorktown. We've got the best schools, we've got the best streets ... We're really focused on quality of life, and we've got a great parks system."
Downtown Yorktown is small and easily walkable.
Yorktown sits on the banks of the White River.
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Yorktown Community Schools offers college credit
Yorktown Community Schools serves the area and earns an A from Niche. Niche also ranks it as the best school district in Delaware County. Yorktown High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012. The district offers an Early College program through Indiana University and dual credit and Advanced Placement courses. Yorktown is also close to Ball State University in Muncie and Anderson University, about 12 miles away.
Yorktown High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012.
Ball State University has just over 20,000 students.
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Two-story and ranch-style homes have space to entertain
Yorktown has a variety of home styles and price points. Traditional, Craftsman-inspired and ranch-style homes are standard around town. The area has a mix of homes built between the 1950s and '70s and subdivisions with newer builds. Homes typically feature attached garages and outdoor entertainment spaces like decks, patios and porches. The median price is $270,000 — less than the national median, but higher than Muncie. Prices typically range from $250,000 to $500,000. Homes with more square footage and larger lots can cost between $600,000 and $850,000.
Rows of Bungalow and Ranch styled homes are a common sight in the downtown Yorktown neighborhood.
A charming Victorian styled home sits along Main Street in downtown Yorktown, IN.
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Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are accessible via I-69
Proximity to Interstate 69 has contributed to Yorktown's growth as a bedroom community for workers in nearby metros like Muncie and Indianapolis. Yorktown is roughly halfway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, both accessible via I-69. Many residents work in Indianapolis, 56 miles away, and Fort Wayne is 76 miles north. State Route 32 crosses directly through the downtown area. It sees more than 5,000 vehicles daily and leads to Muncie, 5 miles away. The closest hospital is IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. For air travel, residents go to Indianapolis Airport or Fort Wayne International Airport, both about 70 miles away.
Yorktown has a temperate climate with cold winters and humid summers. Tornadoes are a possibility in Indiana.
Crime statistics for Yorktown are not readily available.
Locals connect with nature at Morrow's Meadow and watch concerts at Civic Green Plaza
Yorktown maintains more than 100 acres of public parks and 10 miles of trails and sidewalks. Morrow's Meadow is the most popular green space in the heart of the community. The park has playgrounds, a large open field, and a paved walking trail next to the White River and Buck Creek. Yorktown Sports Park has plenty of sports fields and is the home of Munciana Volleyball, the longest-running volleyball club in America. The Players Club at Woodland Trails and Muncie Elks Golf Club are within 3 miles of town. Locals also head to Muncie for recreation and entertainment, such as Ball State football games at Scheumann Stadium or visiting Minnetrista Museum and Gardens.
Locals look forward to a slate of events throughout the year. Many take place at the Civic Green Plaza, a downtown common area with a small amphitheater, a splash pad and greenspace. It's the site of Concerts on the Green, an annual summer concert series, and the seasonal Yorktown Farm and Artisan Market in the summer and early fall. The Fourth of July is another big event for the town. The celebration starts early with a 4-mile race in the morning, followed by food trucks, beer and live music — the night caps off with a fireworks display at Morrow's Meadow after dusk.
A popular local spot for walking is Morrow's Meadow in Yorktown, IN.
The Players Club at Woodland Trails golf course is located within 3 miles of Yorktown.
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Locals want more businesses downtown
Although many residents work in Muncie and Indianapolis, about 3,000 people travel to Yorktown daily for work. The biggest industries are health care, manufacturing, education and retail.
Officials are working toward making Downtown Yorktown a hub for commerce. Residents have said they'd like a grocery or specialty food store, additional restaurants, clothing stores and recreational shops. One of the most recent additions is The Oliver, a $6 million multi-use development. "The Oliver has retail on the first floor and apartments up above it. It's full with a waiting list — they were full before they ever opened," Hurley says. "So part of the town's focus is getting more people to live downtown to get the density here so that we'll have more shops, retail and restaurants that want to open."
One of the most recent additions to Yorktown is The Oliver, a $6 million multi-use development.
Bicycling into and around the Downtown Muncie area is a easy with many connection trails.
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Four Day Ray Brewing is a local favorite
Yorktown has a handful of restaurants downtown. One of the newest additions is Four Day Ray Brewing on the first floor of The Oliver. The brewpub serves award-winning beers, pizza and elevated bar fare. No grocery stores are in town, so residents head to Muncie, the closest hub for retail shopping and nightlife. The city has Muncie Mall, and the downtown area has bars, restaurants and locally owned businesses. One Muncie-Yorktown institution is Lowery's Home Made Candies, which has been doling out candy by the pound since 1941.
One Muncie-Yorktown institution is Lowery's Home Made Candies, which has been doling out candy by the pound since 1941.
Four Day Ray Brewing has a wide range of beers on tap for residents to try in Yorktown, IN.
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