At a Glance
Median Income
$83,333
$42,657 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $218,905
Median Rent
$914/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.5% 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+
3.9 / 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 $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,657. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population167
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$42,657
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$914
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$218,905
Housing Units98
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation442 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.