At a Glance
Median Income
$53,661
$32,783 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $182,528
Median Rent
$625/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meriden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meriden residents earn a median household income of $53,661 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,783. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meriden is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,528. Median rent is $625/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
11.6% of adults in Meriden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meriden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,661
Per Capita$32,783
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$625
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$182,528
Housing Units59
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Meriden was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.