Affordable Middlebury Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Middlebury, Indiana.

About Middlebury, IN.

Middlebury (part of Middlebury Township) in Elkhart County is located half an hour from South Bend, two hours from Chicago, and two and one-half hours from Indianapolis. This central location helps it thrive, despite its just over 3,400-person population, as a popular area for tourism. The high-density Amish population also helps, as these residents often create crafts and sell food of very high quality.

People from Middlebury in Vermont initially settled in the area. They chose the site because it reminded them of home, and they named it after their original city. Amish families began emigrating here from Pennsylvania in the 1840s and have remained ever since. The town's economy thrives well on various manufacturing, farming, and service industries.

What to Do in Middlebury, IN.

Middlebury is a small city, but it has many entertainment options. Many of these thrive best in summer when tourism to this quaint town is high. However, many others do best in the fall. For example, Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and Miller's Cider Mill are heavily visited by out-of-town tourists and residents looking to have some.

Other popular destinations in or near the city include Krider Nurseries World's Fair Gardens, Middlebury Community Historical Museum, Old Creamery Antiques, Heritage Ridge Cemetery, Heritage Ridge Creamery, Teaberry Wood Products, Essenhaus Heritage Hall, and more. The farmers' market is also famous because Amish residents bring many foods to these centers.

Working in Middlebury, IN.

This city was relatively small for most of its life, lingering in the 500-600 person range for decades. However, a new railroad moved through the town, bringing in more potential residents and visitors. Since then, the city has expanded its economy to focus most heavily on manufacturing and farming. Tourism is also a huge draw and is one the city is more than happy to emphasize.

Two of the biggest manufacturers in the area include Jayco and Coachmen RV, two recreational vehicle manufacturers with a national presence. Culver Duck Farms helps raise and ship over 70,000 ducks weekly, creating a strong need for duck workers. Tourism is driven heavily by the Amish presence, with many businesses creating a theme after these residents.

Middlebury, IN. Neighborhoods

Middlebury consists of just two neighborhoods with surprisingly high purchase and rental prices. For example, the downtown area has a median home purchase price of $276,257. This cost is higher than 87.8 percent of Indiana areas. And the rental price is $1,090, more than 68 percent of the neighborhoods throughout Indiana.

And the second neighborhood (Route 13/Route 120) is just a little behind. The rental price is just eight dollars more here at $1,098, higher than nearly 70 percent of Indiana neighborhoods. The purchase price is also slightly lower than that of the town center, costing $267,689. As a result, this is only an area where people can move to if they're already well established.

Middlebury, IN. School District

The Middlebury Community School system is known to be one of the better and more open options in Indiana, which draws a surprising number of people to the area. The district has many schools, which is surprising for a city of such a small size. However, this focused and efficient design helps to create smaller class sizes for students in the area.

These schools include Jefferson Elementary, Middlebury Elementary, Orchard View Elementary, York Elementary, Heritage Intermediate School, Northridge Middle School, and North Ridge High School. These options efficiently serve the community and make learning more accessible for many students. The Middlebury Community Public Library also serves the area to make student research simpler.

Moving to Middlebury, IN. Resource Guide

Middlebury's small size should not misrepresent its modern nature. Like other smaller villages spread throughout much of Indiana, it uses its proximity to bigger cities to stay in touch with modern advances. Its quirky nature and relatively simple layout make it easy to get utilities and various other elements installed, no matter where you live within the area.

And while Middlebury is surprisingly urban in its design, it does not ignore the importance of outdoor time. Its parks and recreation department takes care of many areas, including Trails of Middlebury, East Park, Krider World's Fair Garden Park, Memorial Park, Middlebury Pumpkinvine Trail, Olde Mill Park and Trail, Riverbend Park & Trails, Troyer Park, Wayne Street Trail, and Ridge Run Trail.

Middlebury, IN. Housing

Middlebury has a higher cost of living index (89.1) than Indiana (82.1) despite its reasonably small size. Usually, more prominent neighborhoods have a higher index in most states, but this city is slightly different. Comparing its costs to the state, it is either comparable in most incidents or even a little higher or only marginally higher.

The big difference is in the housing costs. Middlebury has a rating (of 91.9) and a median (of $212,500), much higher than Indiana (61.7, $142,600). This higher cost is affected by the relative absence of vacancies in the area and the desirability of living in this community. In this way, it is a retirement area.