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Meridian, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sutter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
386
Population
73/sq mi density
$61,023
Median Income
$28,183 per capita
$262,500
Home Value
$422,842 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
151
Violent Crime/100K
1,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,023 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$262,500
7% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
159
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$262,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$422,842
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.6%
Owner-Occupied
42.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$707/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $262,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,842 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $707 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 159 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |