Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Muncie

Affordability in Muncie, IN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Muncie is $904 per month and the median household income is $44,471 per year. Nearly half of Muncie residents -- 48% -- are renters, reflecting a strong local rental market where income-based housing options can make a real difference.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Muncie Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 618 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Muncie

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Muncie scores 55 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 87 for bikeability -- both reflecting conditions near these specific properties, not the city as a whole. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 schools across 6 districts serve Muncie, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Muncie, IN

The median household income in Muncie is $44,471 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $904 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based housing programs like Section 8 and LIHTC tie rent to a percentage of your income, which can make a meaningful difference for households at or below the area median.

• Median household income: $44,471/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $904/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 48% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental Exposure

Of the 9 HUD-assisted properties in Muncie with flood data, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 8 properties carry no high-risk flood designation, which is a relatively low exposure overall for the city's affordable housing stock.