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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Meridian, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.
Meridian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Meridian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Meridian colleges • Meridian travel • Meridian mortgages and property.
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