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Meridian, NY
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Meridian, NY
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 $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,657. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,905. Median rent is $914/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.