Day-to-day life in Meriden, CT

Piper Myers Jun 25, 2025

I've lived in Highland for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Four distinct seasons
- The dating scene scene is better than expected

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. No regrets on my end..

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Hazel Bennett Jun 25, 2025

good to know, thanks

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Christian Ward Jun 25, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a HR manager who relocated here from LA about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and a fresh start.

Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Homeless population growing downtown

Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are stable, gas is average.

Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Definitely worth checking out..

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tucson_harper Jul 3, 2025

Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.

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