Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Meridian is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,809. Residents earn $70,250 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Meridian receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Meridian stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Meridian is $70,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Meridian is $231,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Meridian experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,261 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,649 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,418 |
| County GDP | $14,518M |
| Restaurants | 387 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 670 |
| Manufacturing | 269 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,000 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $231,000 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $305,990 |
| Median List Price | $305,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,281 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,000 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,053/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8526°N, 79.9549°W |
| County FIPS | 42019 |
Winner: Republican by 32.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 387 |
| Retail Stores | 670 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |