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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
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$221,600
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
27,041
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$221,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$309,934
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median List Price
$359,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.9%
Owner-Occupied
40.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,243/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,644/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
27
Price Drops
24.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Active Inventory
79
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $221,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,934 |
| Median Sale Price | $305,000 |
| Median List Price | $359,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $207 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,243 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,644 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Active Inventory | 79 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $207 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 27,041 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |