At a Glance
Median Income
$205,982
$127,436 per capita
Home Value
$637,800
Zillow: $555,487
Bachelor's Degree+
79.8%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
6.7% smoking rate
How Meridian Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meridian Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meridian Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meridian Hills residents earn a median household income of $205,982 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $127,436. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian Hills is $637,800 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,487. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
79.8% of adults in Meridian Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(137% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian Hills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population1,708
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$205,982
Per Capita$127,436
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465
Housing
A+
Home Value$637,800
Rent
Ownership99.2%
Zillow$555,487
Housing Units672
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death12,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation777 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.8%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+39.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian Hills was built in 1956.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.