Apartments for rent in Muncie, IN

Muncie, a small city in Indiana, has a population of slightly less than 70,000. Young adults aged 15-24 make up a higher percentage of the population here (31%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find a surplus of opportunities, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just under 36, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in Indiana. By a narrow 52%-48% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Muncie. The average rent of $766 a month is a bit below the state average.

Averaging about 21 minutes, the commute time for Muncie residents outperforms the Indiana average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not widely used. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Among residents older than 25 in Muncie, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Muncie, the most common four of which are education, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $45,000, Muncie workers earn about $17,000 less than the average Indiana resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).