Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Muncie, IN metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Muncie, IN metro area's all-transactions index changed +13.9% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.6% for Indiana and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 1st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +13.9%
- 5-year change
- +60.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +210%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 1st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Muncie, IN vs Indiana and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Muncie, IN: 310.1
- Indiana: 319.8
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | IN | U.S. | Gap vs IN | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.9% | +4.6% | +3.0% | +9.3 pts | +10.9 pts |
| 3 years | +29.4% | +16.2% | +12.9% | +13.1 pts | +16.5 pts |
| 5 years | +60.5% | +46.7% | +41.3% | +13.9 pts | +19.2 pts |
| 10 years | +108% | +104% | +93.3% | +4.4 pts | +14.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +210% | +220% | +292% | −9.8 pts | −81.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Muncie, IN area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 473 · Muncie, IN area | IN | +9.0% | +54.4% | +205% | 36% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Muncie, IN area
Muncie, IN area's index peaked in Q3 2005, fell 13.7% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 12.8 years after the top. Today it sits +104% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q3 2005 | Q1 2014 | -13.7% | Q2 2018 (12.8 yrs) | +104% |
| IN | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q3 2015 (7.5 yrs) | +110% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Muncie, IN area's index has changed +40.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | IN after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +9.7% | +0.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +17.8% | +5.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +29.4% | +18.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +49.6% | +46.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +40.0% | +44.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Muncie, IN area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +205% | $915,111 |
| Q2 2000 | +146% | $739,083 |
| Q2 2005 | +108% | $624,428 |
| Q2 2010 | +126% | $678,045 |
| Q2 2015 | +123% | $668,735 |
| Q2 2020 | +83.3% | $549,997 |
| Q2 2021 | +60.5% | $481,525 |
| Q2 2023 | +29.4% | $388,073 |
| Q2 2025 | +13.9% | $341,800 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Muncie, IN area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Muncie, IN metro area shows changes of +13.9% over one year, +60.5% over five years, and +108% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +210% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Muncie, IN area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +10.9 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +19.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.