Meriden, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

60,418 Population 2,546/sq mi density

$68,617 Median Income $37,272 per capita

$221,600 Home Value $309,934 Zillow

$1,243 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

264 Violent Crime/100K 1,718 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$68,617 median income, 5.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$221,600 home value, $1,243/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

264 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Meriden (2)

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA

STANDARD

5 sites 4.9/5 (14 reviews) $75–$135/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Ranger Station, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Water Access, Non-Motorized Boating, Day Use Area, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Softball Fields, Water Activities

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recrea...

Reserve

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS

STANDARD

2 sites 4.3/5 (6 reviews) $100/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Historic & Cultural Site, Biking, Canoeing, Birding, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Picnicking

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley bo...

Reserve