Meriden, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
Meriden, CT
At a Glance
How Meriden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meriden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meriden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meriden residents earn a median household income of $68,617 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,272. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,772 business establishments, including 1,504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meriden is $221,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,086. Median rent is $1,243/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Meriden reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,793/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Meriden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meriden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.