Living in Meridian, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meridian · Census data 2020–2024
Meridian has 130,138 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $100,795 (30% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $531,600, the median rent is $1,805/month.
Meridian at a glance
- Population
- 130,138
- Median age
- 37.5State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $100,795State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $531,600State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,805/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Meridian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Meridian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meridian the median home value is $531,600, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,993 a month in housing costs.
Meridian median household income
The median household income in Meridian is $100,795 and the income per person is $50,506. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Meridian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49,586
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.69
Meridian demographics
- Population
- 130,138
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 48,038
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meridian ›
Education in Meridian
44.2% of adults 25 and older in Meridian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meridian
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Meridian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Kuna | 27,158 | $96,219 | $423,900 | $1,774 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $484,800 | $1,446 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
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What is the median household income in Meridian, ID?
The median household income in Meridian is $100,795, 30% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Meridian?
The median home value in Meridian is $531,600, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Meridian?
The median gross rent in Meridian is $1,805 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Meridian, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Meridian?
The median age in Meridian is 37.5 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Meridian?
The average commute to work in Meridian is 22 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meridian?
The unemployment rate in Meridian is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meridian?
44.2% of adults in Meridian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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