Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Median household income is $68,617, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $68,617 in Meriden. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,418 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Meriden? The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Noah M.
This.
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Carson Morgan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in real estate. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like seafood.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Ethan Ward
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Eastside area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Lucas Phillips
I'm a social worker and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Connor Jimenez
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in West area are average. Kids love it here.
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Emmett E.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 5 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Santiago Johnson
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much competitive but now it's surprisingly good.
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