Idaho

Meridian, ID

Overall Livability

77

out of 100

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77
Livability
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67
Affordability
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76
Educational Attainment
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90
Crime & Safety
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Weather

City Overview

Population

119,872

Median Age

37

Median Income

$93,296

Poverty Rate

6%

Housing

Median Home Value

$425,800

Median Monthly Rent

$1,548

Homeownership Rate

76%

Rental Market

Renter Burden Rate

48%

Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent

Educational Attainment

High School Diploma or Higher96%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher44%

Internet & Commute

Households with Broadband95%

Average Commute Time

23 min

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crime (per 1k)

1.51

Property Crime (per 1k)

6.60

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Pros

  • βœ“Very affordable cost of living
  • βœ“Highly educated population
  • βœ“Low crime rate
  • βœ“Excellent broadband internet access
  • βœ“Strong homeownership community

Cons

  • No notable cons yet

Population by Age

Under 18
27%
18–34
20%
35–54
29%
55–64
10%
65+
13%

Key Facts

Population
119,872
Median Income
$93,296
Median Rent
$1,548
Median Home Value
$425,800
Median Age
37.1
Homeownership
76%
Broadband Access
95%
Avg Commute
23 min

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Score Breakdown

Affordability
67
Educational Attainment
76
Crime & Safety
90
Weather
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