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Meridian Hills, IN


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Meridian Hills, Indiana

Meridian Hills contains a population of approximately 1,713.

The People and Families of Meridian Hills

In Meridian Hills, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Meridian Hills, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meridian Hills had a median family income of $114,458. The typical family in Meridian Hills is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Meridian Hills. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Meridian Hills, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Meridian Hills Housing

Meridian Hills has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Meridian Hills, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
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Top 1%trophyMeridian Hills College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMeridian Hills Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMeridian Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMeridian Hills Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMeridian Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMeridian Hills Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Meridian Hills, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
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