At a Glance
Median Income
$90,496
$60,071 per capita
Home Value
$571,600
Zillow: $641,875
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
8.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meridian a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meridian residents earn a median household income of $90,496 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,071. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $571,600 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,875. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
45.9% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population5,058
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,976/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,496
Per Capita$60,071
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B
Home Value$571,600
Rent$1,925
Ownership14.2%
Zillow$641,875
Housing Units2,792
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,931 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Denver International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.