Meriden, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
798 Population 1,036/sq mi density
$74,297 Median Income $30,805 per capita
$143,300 Home Value $314,025 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,297 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Meriden, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,297
1% below
$30,805 per capita
Home Value
$143,300
49% below
Zillow: $314,025
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
51%
Rent
72%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meriden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $74,297 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,805. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meriden is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,025. Median rent is $840/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

19.7% of adults in Meriden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meriden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population798
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,297
Per Capita$30,805
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,300
Rent$840
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$314,025
Housing Units305
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation978 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Meriden was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.