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Meridian, Idaho

Introduction to Meridian, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho, in Ada county, is located 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.

Meridian History

The early settlers of Meridian lived along the Five Mile Creek. The first school of the area was established in 1885. A mail drop was soon established along the railroad line and was named as Hunter. The city adopted its present name in 1893, after the Meridian Lodge of the Odd Fellows. It was incorporated in 1903. The early economy of the city was largely depended on its fruit orchards. In 1908, Meridian was connected by the Interurban electric railway.

Meridian and nearby Attractions

  • Roaring Springs Water Park
  • Adventure Island Playground
  • World Center Birds of Prey
  • Warhawk Air Museum
  • Eagle Island State Park
  • Idaho Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Meridian

While staying in Meridian tourists can visit the Roaring Springs Water Park, which includes Thunder Falls, Kiddie Slide, and an icy landslide. The water park also offers the White Water Bay Wave Pool, Endless River, and the Leisure Lagoon. You can also let your kids enjoy at the Adventure Island Playground. The Boondocks Fun Center is also worth taking a look around. The city also offers easy access to Boise City Zoo, World Center Birds of Prey, Warhawk Air Museum, and Eagle Island State Park.

Meridian Transportation

The nearest airport is Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field.

Meridian Higher Education

Boise State University, Eastern Oregon University, Walla Walla Community College, and several other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

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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