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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper A.

Healthcare options in Meridian?

Hey, I've been here for 10 years and Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's ...

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Philip H.

Housing market in Meridian — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $485,000. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1714. Is now a good time to buy in Meridian? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

13 replies 33 upvotes housing
Kennedy King

Best companies to work for in Meridian?

OK so Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

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Julian E.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Meridian

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be roug...

2 replies 51 upvotes best-worst
Carol H.

What I wish I knew before living in Meridian

Hi all, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. The median home value here is around $485,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 125K, Meridian is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $98,686 in Meridian. The weather takes some getting used to....

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Angel Baker

Is it worth buying in Meridian?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services...

0 replies 35 upvotes housing
Ruby Thomas

Grocery stores in Meridian — recommendations?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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fresno_jameson

Housing in Meridian compared to Las Vegas

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 17 months ago and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Bella Davis

Dog-friendly places in Meridian?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. Homes are going for about $485,000 on average. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real s...

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omaharunner2025

Is Meridian getting better or worse?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $98,686 in Meridian. Homes are going for about $485,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor are...

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Gianna D.

Job market in Meridian for tech?

Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? It...

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Nathan P.

How is Meridian for outdoor activities?

Random thought, Military spouse here. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene...

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Nathan P.

Is Meridian still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 2 years and Rent is about $1,714/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $98,686 in Meridian. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
David R.

Internet providers in Meridian?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 53-year-old HR manager and Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think ...

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Angel Baker

Moving to Meridian — what should I know?

Hello, Just moved here 17 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,714/month for a decent place. With a population of 125K, Meridian is a mid-size city. It's a a m...

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Judith R.

Is Meridian still affordable?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2021. Household incomes average around $98,686 in Meridian. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

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Philip H.

Meridian is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Meridian when talking about great places to live. With a population of 124,865, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. The downtown area has been revitalized. Weather is moderate — about 54F average.

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Patrick W.

Best hidden gems in Meridian

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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Harper R.

Raising a family in Meridian — thoughts?

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a gre...

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Willow J.

How are the schools in Meridian?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. With a population of 125K, Meridian is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Harper R.

Is Meridian good for remote workers?

I'm a 46-year-old data analyst and Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Ronald S.

Most overrated things about Meridian

Random thought, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,714/month for a decent place. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated.

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Nolan Perez

What Meridian does better than anywhere else

Hey everyone, I've been here for 16 years and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $485,000 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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fresno_jameson

Honest thoughts on life in Meridian

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Meridian sits at 159.2 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...

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Aurora Walker

Job market in Meridian for tech?

OK so Been living here since 2023. With a population of 125K, Meridian is a mid-size city. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young si...

4 replies 34 upvotes jobs
Philip H.

Rent prices in Meridian getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Meridian? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1714 for a 3BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

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Isabella Cooper

Rent vs buy in Meridian — what makes sense?

Alright, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $485,000 on average. Median household income is $98,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,714 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

0 replies 4 upvotes housing
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