Mishawaka, the Princess City, lies nestled along the meandering path of the St. Joseph River.
Population growth, business expansion and record-breaking new construction tell us that people want to live, work, raise their families and retire in Mishawaka. Community pride is an essential part of life in the Princess City. The quality of life that generates this community pride comes from many sources.
But, construction and growth are not all that make a city great. Mishawaka is home to Bethel College, AM General's Hummer Plant, a beautiful system of parks and myriad cultural opportunities.
In September of 1872, a fire destroyed three quarters of Mishawaka's business district. However, the persevering citizens rebuilt and attracted new industry. The Dodge Manufacturing Company
, Perkins Windmills and the Mishawaka Woolen and Rubber Company (later Ball Band then Uniroyal) all helped the town to prosper industrially. The town also grew agriculturally. In the late 1800's, the city gained the title as the "Peppermint Capital of the World" due to the rich black loam found in the area that yield great quantities of mint.
A significant amount of quality development, redevelopment and investment is occurring in Mishawaka residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Although a significant portion of the new development centers in the "Golden Corridor" (Grape Road and Main Street), there is a distribution of developments in the central and east sides as well.
Edison Lakes Medical Center, located on Day Road between Main Street and Edison Lakes Parkway, underwent major remodeling and expansion just last year. A 1,225 square foot building addition provided more operating rooms for the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The plans were then finalized in 2002 for the construction of a new 23,640 square foot Imaging Center on a 4-acre parcel of land acquired adjacent to the 10-acre site already owned by St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
Industrial growth is important to promote a diverse and balanced local economy. Industrial jobs have the potential for higher pay when compared to service retail businesses. Industrial development provides a positive impact on our city tax base and it does not require the high maintenance services associated with residential and commercial development.
Despite corporate changes elsewhere, the Bayer Corporation Diagnostics Division appears to be doing very well in Mishawaka. In addition, as part of the closure of its Consumer Care Division in Elkhart, Bayer recently announced that it would be moving 65 Customer Service employees to Edison Lakes Office Park.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $98,973
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 49,439. Mishawaka covers 15.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 722 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 46544, 46545, 46546
Weather
Mishawaka, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Mishawaka is 39.70 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.19 Inches.
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families and retire in Mishawaka. Community pride is an essential part of life in the Princess City. The quality of life that generates this community pride comes from many sources.