At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$42,869 per capita
Home Value
$415,800
Zillow: $653,790
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
1,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Meredith Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meredith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meredith a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meredith residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,869. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meredith is $415,800 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $653,790. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Meredith reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,666/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Meredith hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meredith has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,887
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$42,869
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
C
Home Value$415,800
Rent$1,255
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$653,790
Housing Units1,677
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property1,666/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary358/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation530 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Meredith was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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