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Meridian, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sutter County County
Meridian, CA
At a Glance
How Meridian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meridian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meridian a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meridian residents earn a median household income of $61,023 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,183. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,205 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,842. Median rent is $707/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,767/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.