Remote workers get $5k (and a whole lot more) to move to Muncie
The place that inspired NBC’s popular “Parks & Recreation” is recruiting remote workers to their very real, very inimitable Midwest college town. Muncie’s relocation incentive includes $5k and a host of perks provided by Ball State University. More than that, Muncie residents enjoy a surprising array of accessible big city amenities - a night out at the ballet or a trip to the Children’s Museum can be planned same day. And it’s affordable. And there’s parking. We think the show writers missed a few things.
Not pictured: the world class art museum, golf, mini golf, canoeing, the Bob Ross Experience, all the downtown restaurants, farmers markets, the planetarium, Muncie Children’s Museum, the largest university-based orchid collection in the country, co-working spaces, Muncie Ballet, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, the wetland nature preserve, all the other parks, Cornerstone Center for the Arts and a lot more….
1 bed/2 bath apartment for sale downtown Muncie. $140k. Source: Zillow
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Are employed full-time and able to relocate while retaining their current position, or
- Are self-employed and able to relocate while retaining their current clients/portfolio
- Earn at least $50,000 annually
- Are U.S. citizens
- Are 18 years or older
- Currently reside outside the state of Indiana
- Can relocate primary residence to Muncie within 6 months
- In order to be considered by Muncie, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria
The Incentive Package
$5,000 cash for relocation
Help Desk for connecting to local resources
Opportunity for board participation
Total Value
$6,000
Here's What We Know About Muncie, Indiana
Muncie has that unique small college town advantage that means you get so many great big city amenities, but without the big city hassle or price tag.
Residents are excited about the extensive new rails to trails system. Next level athletes might like to train with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour for the Ironman 70.3 that the city hosts annually.
Muncie’s commitment to Hoosier Hospitality may best be felt through the Muncie Afghan Refugee Resettlement Committee (MARRC), a local organization created in 2021 to welcome refugee families from Afghanistan into the community as permanent and successful new neighbors.
Meet the Neighbors
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