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Meridian, CO
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Meridian, CO
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 $90,496 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,071. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% 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 $650,243. 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.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,387/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.