Here's what it costs to live in Muncie, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, while the typical home is valued around $97,300. Households earn a median of $44,471 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$44,471
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$904
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$97,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$803
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$845
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,043
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,349
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
64,751
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$889
Per month
Avg Home Value
$111,250
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.0%
What is the cost of living index for Muncie?
The cost of living index for Muncie is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Muncie?
The median gross rent in Muncie is $904 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Muncie?
The median household income in Muncie is $44,471 per year.
What is the median home value in Muncie?
The median home value in Muncie is $97,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Muncie?
Air quality data for Muncie is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Muncie?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
