Live the DWNTWN life

Housing

Downtown can be right in your backyard. With emerging neighborhoods, and new options available regularly, DWNTWN provides a variety of places you can call home.

Resident Parking

Downtown residents are offered free parking (1 space per bedroom) in any city parking lot. To obtain a parking pass, please take your ID, signed lease agreement, basic vehicle information, and license plate number to the City of Muncie Clerk's Office, first floor City Hall, 300 N High Street. Your info will be entered into the MPD ticketing system. No sticker or hang tag will be issued.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Muncie is surrounded by several neighborhoods where revitalization and change are happening every day. Our city is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the collective efforts of passionate residents and dedicated initiatives. Settle into a neighborhood where friendly faces and open arms are the norm.

A hub for education

Education and training are key to a quality workforce. Muncie is home to many higher education opportunities.

For primary and secondary education, downtown Muncie is just a short walk away from the early college program at Muncie Central High School and the high ability program at East Washington Academy.

Ivy Tech Community College

As Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution, Ivy Tech Community College offers local and affordable degree programs and training. The Muncie campus is located right in downtown Muncie and is home to more than 3,700 students.

Ball State University

Ball State University is a distinguished public university renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university offers a diverse array of undergraduate majors, masters, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees providing students with a dynamic learning environment.

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