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A residential community walkable to Ball State University
Anthony-Northside is a residential community just north of Ball State University, or BSU, a 20,000-student public institution in Muncie, Indiana. Ball State is the city’s largest employer and many move to this neighborhood to be a short walk or bike ride away from work. “It’s more faculty and staff than students,” says Amber Greene, the communications director for the city. Anthony-Northside has an active population committed to bettering their community. Their neighborhood association meets bi-monthly to organize efforts like the Anthony Living Quality Maps, a collaborative project with BSU to measure the neighborhood’s quality of life. “It’s awesome to have a university in the community,” Greene says. “The city hosts tons of events on campus. They’re a partner in pretty much everything we do.”
Muncie Indiana Transit System, or MITS, makes frequent stops at BSU and offers transportation to Anthony Northside residents.
Ringing through the neighborhood, Anthony Northside residents can hear Shafer Bell Tower, which sits on the north end of campus.
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1940s bungalows just north of Ball State University
Anthony-Northside has a mix of single-family homes and apartments with about 75% of the population renting and 25% owning. Most homes here consist of modest bungalows built in the 1930s and ‘40s, and the average home size is about 1,300 square feet, significantly below the national average. Most homes are also situated on lots ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 square feet. Housing prices here are on par with the average for Muncie, ranging from around $70,000 to $155,000, depending on the size and condition of the property, and rents range from $600 to $1,300 per month.
Bungalows are abundant along the streets of Anthony Northside.
Many BSU students share the cost of housing with roommates in Anthony Northside, which offers homes for rent.
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Local restaurants, chain retailers and the Pay Less Super Market on McGalliard Road
Local restaurants in Anthony-Northside include the Sunshine Café, a cozy diner with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, and the Red Apple Café, which serves breakfast and lunch and also features vegetarian options. The neighborhood’s chain restaurants include Bob Evans, Applebee’s and Ruby Tuesday, and its retailers include the likes of Harbor Freight, Hobby Lobby and JOANN Fabric and Crafts. Groceries are available less than a mile away at the Pay Less Super Market on McGalliard Road.
Sunshine Cafe has you covered when it comes to a delectable breakfast in Anthony Northside.
Anthony Northside is home to many locally owned business including Red Apple Cafe.
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The Anthony-Northside Neighborhood Association and the Anthony Living Quality Maps
The Anthony-Northside Neighborhood Association convenes every other month at the Community Fellowship Church. The group is responsible for coordinating initiatives like neighborhood cleanups and the Anthony Living Quality Maps project, a 2021 partnership between Ball State Build Better Neighborhoods and the Muncie Action Plan. The goal of the program was to measure quality of living indicators for each home within the neighborhood. Factors measured included how well a home is insulated, home value and lot size, lot greenness, proximity to community amenities and overall living quality.
Anthony Northside sits just north of Ball State University.
Anthony Northside residents appreciate the Muncie community in their family friendly hometown.
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Muncie Community Schools and Ball State University
Students in Anthony-Northside attend Longfellow Elementary School, which receives a C-minus rating from Niche, followed by the C-rated Northside Middle School and B-minus-rated Muncie Central High School. Northside Middle School is located in the neighborhood, so some students can walk to school and Muncie Central High School has an award-winning marching band. Anthony-Northside is located less than a mile from Ball State University, whose seven colleges offer 120 majors and 100 graduate degrees.
Northside Middle School welcomes eager minds in Anthony Northside.
Muncie Central High School welcomes new students from Anthony Northside.
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Cowing Park and the Adult Physical Fitness Program at Ball State University
Anthony-Northside’s nearest public park is Cowing Park, a small green space featuring basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and a playground 1 mile east of the neighborhood. Adults with low or moderate risk for cardiovascular disease can join the Adult Physical Fitness Program located at the Ball State Student Recreation and Wellness Center, half a mile south of the neighborhood. The program includes personalized training sessions, fitness assessments and progress reports for members and their physicians.
Anthony Northside families can picnic at Cowing Park, which features a playground, tennis courts and plenty of space to run.
The Ball State Student Recreation and Wellness Center helps Anthony Northside residents who are at risk for cardiovascular disease by offering their Adult Physical Fitness Program, which includes personalized training sessions and fitness assessments.
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Walkability to BSU, the MITS bus and biking
Anthony-Northside is a somewhat walkable neighborhood located half a mile or a 10-minute walk from Ball State University and 2 miles or a 6-minute drive from downtown Muncie. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, another major employer in Muncie, is 2 miles or a 7-minute drive away. The neighborhood has a MITS bus stop that provides routes to downtown. The White River Greenway is also nearby, and biking is another popular way of getting around. When traveling out of town, residents fly out of the Fort Wayne International Airport, 64 miles north, or the Indianapolis International Airport, 78 miles southwest.
Crime
Anthony-Northside has a 4 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, on par with the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Heekin Park
Emerson Memorial Greenspace Park
Cowing Park
Tuhey Park
Guthrie Park
First Merchants Ballpark Shebek Stadium
Halteman Park
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Riverbend Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Anthony-Northside
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Anthony-Northside, Muncie sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Anthony-Northside, Muncie over the last 12 months is $141,565, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,608
Median Age
27
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,442
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,327
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
33.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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