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Meridian Charter Township
  • Suburb of Lansing, MI
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Suburb
Lansing

Meridian Charter Township

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C minus
    3. Housing
      grade A minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade A+
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade A minus
    8. Weather
      grade C+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    Meridian Charter Township is a suburb of Lansing with a population of 43,688. Meridian Charter Township is in Ingham County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Meridian Charter Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Meridian Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Meridian Charter Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Meridian Charter Township are highly rated.

    About

    About Meridian Charter Township...
    Population
    43,688

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $256,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,043
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      97.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      57.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      20.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      132.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,386
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      107.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      national  11%

    Working in Meridian Charter Township

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,103
    National
    $69,021

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