Living in Meridian, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meridian · Census data 2020–2024
Meridian has 220 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $93,750 (9% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $143,200, the median rent is $967/month.
Meridian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Meridian at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 52.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $143,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Meridian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New York median; home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meridian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meridian the median home value is $143,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,420 a month in housing costs.
Meridian median household income
The median household income in Meridian is $93,750 and the income per person is $40,029. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Meridian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.32
Meridian demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meridian ›
Education in Meridian
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Meridian have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meridian
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Meridian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 220 | $93,750 | $143,200 | $967 |
| Cato | 515 | $82,292 | $163,300 | $695 |
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Baldwinsville | 7,715 | $77,241 | $219,900 | $1,201 |
| Hannibal | 593 | $78,958 | $118,300 | $932 |
| Red Creek | 699 | $69,167 | $130,900 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Meridian, NY?
The median household income in Meridian is $93,750, 9% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $143,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Meridian?
The median gross rent in Meridian is $967 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Meridian, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New York median; home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Meridian?
The median age in Meridian is 52.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Meridian?
The average commute to work in Meridian is 22 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meridian?
The unemployment rate in Meridian is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meridian?
12.6% 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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