The Town FilesMuncie, Indiana
City in Delaware County · population 65,194 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,300
- Household income
- $44,471
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 29.7
Muncie is a city of 65,194 people in Delaware County, Indiana. The median home is worth $97,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Indiana towns, hipper than 96% of Indiana towns, more walkable than 95% of Indiana towns.
How Muncie ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Muncie is worth $97,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $44,471, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $904 a month. 52.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Muncie | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $904 | $888 |
| Median household income | $44,471 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Muncie
| People | Muncie | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Muncie
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 40.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muncie since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 26, 1965 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 44,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,307 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Muncie itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Muncie
21 public schools with 9,319 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | PK-12 | 1,348 | 15.9 |
| Delta High School | 9-12 | 800 | 14.5 |
| Burris Laboratory School | K-12 | 668 | 12.8 |
| Delta Middle School | 6-8 | 621 | 16.8 |
| Northside Middle School | 6-8 | 605 | 11.9 |
| Royerton Elementary School | K-5 | 597 | 16.6 |
| South View Elementary School | PK-5 | 498 | 14.6 |
| East Washington Academy | PK-5 | 491 | 15.8 |
| West View Elementary School | PK-5 | 490 | 15.3 |
| Southside Middle School | 6-8 | 459 | 9.8 |
| Grissom Elementary School | PK-5 | 451 | 13.7 |
| Cowan Elementary School | K-6 | 436 | 15.6 |
Towns near Muncie
- Yorktown, IN6.1 mi · 11,548 people · home $186,700
- Alexandria, IN15.4 mi · 5,149 people · home $97,800
- Anderson, IN17.3 mi · 54,788 people · home $119,000
- Hartford City, IN17.6 mi · 6,086 people · home $83,400
- Upland, IN19.1 mi · 3,821 people · home $203,200
- New Castle, IN19.3 mi · 17,396 people · home $98,000
- Fairmount, IN20.1 mi · 2,682 people · home $103,200
- Winchester, IN22.1 mi · 4,843 people · home $97,600
Muncie questions
Is Muncie, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Muncie scores better for retirees than 12% of Indiana towns and quieter than 5%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.7).
How much does a house cost in Muncie?
The median owner-occupied home in Muncie is valued at $97,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,471, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $904 a month.
What is the weather like in Muncie?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.3 inches of precipitation a year and 19.4 inches of snow.
Does Muncie get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muncie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 26, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)