At a Glance
Median Income
$70,250
$48,347 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
Zillow: $241,358
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $70,250 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,347. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,418 business establishments, including 387 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,358. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,809
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,250
Per Capita$48,347
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,281
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$241,358
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent400/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,266 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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