Meridian is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Idaho. With a population of 129,736 people and 32 associated neighborhoods, Meridian is the second largest community in Idaho. Much of the housing stock in Meridian was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Meridian economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Meridian, where the median household income is $93,296.00.
Meridian home prices are not only among the most expensive in Idaho, but Meridian real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Meridian has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Meridian telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.84% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Meridian is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Meridian’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Meridian is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.52% of adults in Meridian have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Meridian in 2022 was $44,540, which is wealthy relative to Idaho and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $178,160 for a family of four. However, Meridian contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Meridian is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Meridian home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Meridian residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Meridian include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Meridian is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.