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Meridian
  • Suburb of Boise, ID
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Suburb
Boise

Meridian

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Idaho
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Meridian is a suburb of Boise with a population of 115,227. Meridian is in Ada County and is one of the best places to live in Idaho. Living in Meridian offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Meridian there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Meridian and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Meridian are above average.
    About Meridian...
    Population
    115,227
    Suburb of
    Boise
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $349,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,318
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      127
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      77.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      624.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      48.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Meridian

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,201
    National
    $69,021
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