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Meriden, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 82 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is part of the New Haven - Meriden metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 58,244 people people live in Meriden.
In Meriden, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Meriden had a median family income of $52,788.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,561) in Meriden than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Meriden, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Meriden, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Meriden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Meriden colleges • Meriden travel • Meriden mortgages and property.
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