At a Glance
Median Income
$98,686
$47,751 per capita
Home Value
$485,000
Zillow: $535,976
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.2% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meridian residents earn a median household income of $98,686 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,751. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $485,000 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $535,976. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 584/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population124,865
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,363/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,686
Per Capita$47,751
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B+
Home Value$485,000
Rent$1,714
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$535,976
Housing Units44,056
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property584/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary53/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,595 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Meridian was founded in 1893.
The median home in Meridian was built in 2005.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.