Meridian, ID
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Meridian, Idaho Summary
Life in Meridian research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Meridian over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Meridian:
The population in Meridian is 115,227.
The median home value in Meridian is $349,400.
The median income in Meridian is $85,201.
The cost of living in Meridian is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Meridian is $1,318.
The unemployment rate in Meridian is 2.9%.
The poverty rate in Meridian is 6.8%.
Table Of Contents
Meridian SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Meridian, ID Crime Report
1,022
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
771.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-66.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Meridian / 100k People |
Idaho / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,022 | 771.2 | 1,354.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 186 | 140.4 | 242.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 12 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 133 | 100.4 | 185.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 836 | 630.8 | 1,111.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 85 | 64.1 | 204.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 698 | 526.7 | 810.9 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 40.0 | 96.7 | 282.7 |
Meridian, ID Cost Of Living
101
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Meridian | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 82 | 100 | |
Meridian, ID Photos
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Rankings for Meridian in Idaho
Map Of Meridian, ID
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Population over time in Meridian
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107,787 | 11.1% |
| 2020 | 97,008 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 91,917 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 88,247 | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 84,018 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 81,025 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 78,061 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 75,210 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 72,008 | 4.4% |
| 2012 | 68,953 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meridian
| Race | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 80.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 12.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Meridian
| Gender | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meridian for adults over 25
| Education | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Meridian, Idaho
| Income | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 20.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 15.9% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
