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    Meriden

      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C minus
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Meriden is a with a population of 60,790. Meriden is in New Haven County. Living in Meriden offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Meriden there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Residents of Meriden tend to be liberal. The public schools in Meriden are above average.
      Population
      60,790
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $175,700
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,105
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        42%
      • Own
        58%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        199
        282.7
      • Murder
        5.1
        6.1
      • Rape
        54.4
        40.7
      • Robbery
        110.5
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        404.8
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,488.1
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        312.3
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        9%
      • 25-34 years
        14%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        12%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        29%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        35%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        15%
        11%
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      Working in Meriden

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $59,792
      National
      $69,021
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