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The center of a small town west of Muncie
Six miles west of Muncie sits the suburb of Yorktown, a small-town desirable for its housing and its inclusion within the top-rated school district in Delaware County. “The schools drive people to want to live here,” says Town Manager Chase Bruton. Because of the popularity of the area's public schools, the town has also developed many family-friendly amenities like urban and riverside parks, competitive youth sports leagues and community events like outdoor concerts and farmers markets. Downtown Yorktown is the central business district within Yorktown, and as such is also home to local restaurants and shops, as well as a popular park with events. The neighborhood features historic single-family homes, perfect for those looking for less than quarter-acre lots and who want to live within walking distance of Downtown.
An overview of the downtown area of Yorktown, IN and the town's Main Street.
A unique top down view of the baseball fields at the Yorktown Sports Park in Yorktown, IN.
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Yorktown’s top-rated public schools
The Yorktown Community Schools' public school district is receives an A rating and is also ranked as the best school district in Delaware County by the educational review site, Niche. Students here start out at Pleasant View Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade, before moving on to Yorktown Elementary for third through fifth grades. Yorktown Middle School, follows, for sixth through eighth, while Yorktown High School serves grades nine through twelve. Pleasant View Elementary and Yorktown Elementary score A-minuses on Niche, Yorktown Middle receives a B-plus and Yorktown High also receives an A. In 2012, Yorktown High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School. More than half of Yorktown's high school graduates earn Indiana Academic Honors Diplomas and the district consistently has students go on to attend top universities like Stanford, Harvard and Columbia.
Youth sports, a farmers market and community events on the Yorktown Civic Green
Downtown Yorktown has a small urban park with a splash pad called the Yorktown Civic Green. This centrally located area hosts free exercise classes for residents over 55 years of age, a free summer concert series and other community events. “We just had the police National Night Out, and kids were running around, playing on slides and hanging off the firetruck,” Bruton says. North of the neighborhood, just across Buck Creek, is Morrow’s Meadow, a scenic park between the White River and Buck Creek. A 2-mile riverside trail also outlines this densely treed park, which includes amenities like a playground, a picnic pavilion and soccer fields. During the summers, the park hosts the Yorktown Farm and Artist Market each Friday evening, which features live music and multiple rows of local vendor booths. “We have a really nice sports park,” Bruton says of the Yorktown Sports Park, where families spend Saturdays watching baseball, softball and soccer games. The park also houses the facilities for the nationally renowned Munciana volleyball team, the country’s longest continuously operated volleyball club, which touts an impressive 40 national championships. “The team manufactures high-level volleyball players. We consistently put out multiple college D1 players from our community,” Bruton says. “People drive here from Indianapolis to take their kids to volleyball practice every day. The community here takes their volleyball very seriously.” Teams range in age, from 10 to 18 years old.
The Yorktown Civic Green is a popular local stop in downtown Yorktown, IN.
A group of kids play soccer at the Yorktown Sports Park in Yorktown, IN.
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One of Indiana’s only Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas
Downtown Yorktown’s local restaurants include Osborn’s Country Kitchen, a classic homestyle diner serving authentic Indiana pork tenderloin sandwiches; and El Rancho Poblano, a Mexican restaurant known for its margaritas and bottomless chips and salsa. An exciting economic development in Downtown Yorktown has been its recent approval as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area—a rarity in Indiana—this means that patrons can order drinks to-go from restaurants and walk around downtown with them. “You can now go buy a margarita at the Mexican restaurant and walk across the street and do your shopping with your margarita in your hand,” Bruton says. Across the street from El Rancho Poblano is Mulberry Street Uniques, a local antique shop selling furniture and home décor. Another popular local business is Four Day Ray Brewing, a newer gastropub that serves pizza and limited release beers. “We have the homecoming parade coming up, and this will be the first year you can go to the brewery and then walk out and watch the parade with your beer in hand,” Bruton says. Downtown Yorktown also has a Dollar General, but the closest supermarket is the Pay Less 5 miles down Kilgore Avenue in Muncie.
Four Day Ray Brewing has a wide range of beers on tap for residents to try in Yorktown, IN.
The Nest by Lois Pearl decorated for fall along the downtown Main Street in Yorktown, IN.
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Historic single-family homes
Downtown Yorktown has bungalows, ranch-style and traditional homes built primarily during the early to mid-20th century. The average home size here is about 1,500 square feet and most lots are less than a quarter-acre. Only some streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks, and many don’t have curbs, creating a laidback country feel. Mature trees line the streets and shade lawns, and home values are slightly higher than the average for the Muncie metro area. Sales prices range from $60,000 to $250,000, depending on size and condition.
A charming Victorian styled home sits along Main Street in downtown Yorktown, IN.
A large front porch wraps around this traditional styled home in Yorktown, IN.
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Walking around Yorktown and driving to Muncie
Downtown Yorktown is dense and pedestrian-friendly enough that many residents can walk to some area parks and restaurants. “It’s very walkable,” Bruton says. The neighborhood is 6 miles west of Muncie, and residents often drive into the city to do their errands. “If you want to go to the grocery store or Walmart or something like that, you have to go to Muncie,” says Yorktown resident Terri Best. There is no public transportation in Yorktown. The nearest medical center is Muncie’s IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 5 miles away. When traveling out of town, residents fly out of the Indianapolis International Airport, 67 miles away, or the Fort Wayne International Airport, 70 miles away.
Osborn's Country Kitchen is one of many local shops along Main Street in downtown Yorktown, IN.
There's many additional shops and restaurants for residents in nearby downtown Muncie, IN.
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Crime
Downtown Yorktown has a crime score of 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index, which is below the national average of 4. “If we have somebody break into a car, it’s like the news of the century around here,” Bruton says.
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Parks in this Area
Dutro-Ernst Woods
West Side Park
Morrow's Meadow
White River Park
Thomas Park
Yorktown Sports Park
Yorktown Civic Green
Downtown Yorktown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Yorktown, Yorktown sell after 167 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Yorktown, Yorktown over the last 12 months is $284,000.
Be a part of Yorktown's future by buying a piece of Yorktown's history! Welcome to 9400 W Canal Square, a versatile property in the heart of Yorktown, IN, offering both commercial and residential possibilities spanning over 0.80 acres across two parcels! The one-story home provides 1,500+ square feet of finished space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full basement, and a convenient
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
427
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,562
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,955
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
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®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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