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Meriden, CT


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Meriden, Connecticut

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.

The People and Families of Meriden

In Meriden, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meriden had a median family income of $52,788.

Political Inclinations

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.

Meriden Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Meriden, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Meriden, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Meriden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Meriden Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Meriden Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Meriden, CT

Comparing Meriden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population72
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone73
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime51

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