Idaho city profile
What it costs to live in Meridian, and how it compares with other Idaho cities, in plain numbers.
Value score
67
4th best value in Idaho
How much you get for what you pay, versus other Idaho cities.
Overall livability
73
3rd overall in Idaho
Cost, safety, schools, jobs and quality of life combined.
Meridian is home to about 115,227 people. A typical home runs $349,400 and a household earns around $85,200, a price-to-income ratio of 4.1. Among Idaho's largest cities, it ranks 4th for value and 3rd overall. For context, the typical Meridian home is about 22% below the statewide median of $446,000 and local household income is about 37% above the statewide median of $62,100.
Median home price
$349,400
11th in ID of 18
Median rent
$1,318/mo
Median household income
$85,200
Home price to income
4.1x
Unemployment
2.9%
4th in ID of 18
School rating
8/10
2nd in ID of 18
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