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Meriden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
798
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$74,297
Median Income
$30,805 per capita
$143,300
Home Value
$289,837 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
510
Violent Crime/100K
4,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,297 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$143,300
49% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
305
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$143,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$289,837
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.6%
Owner-Occupied
27.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$840/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $143,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,837 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 305 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |