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Meridian, ID


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Meridian, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho, in Ada county, is 9 miles W of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 336 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boise City metropolitan area. Meridian contains a population of approximately 34,919.

The People and Families of Meridian

In Meridian, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Meridian, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Meridian.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meridian had a median family income of $57,077. The typical family in Meridian is better off than most in Idaho. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Meridian. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Meridian favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,350. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Meridian Housing

Meridian has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Idaho, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Meridian, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMeridian People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMeridian Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMeridian Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Meridian College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Meridian Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Meridian, ID

Comparing Meridian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women39
Age of the Population23
Racial Diversity27
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime64

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