Meridian, Idaho

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
119,872
Population
$93,296
Median Income
$425,800
Home Value
37.1
Median Age

Demographics

Meridian has a population of 119,872 with a median age of 37.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
85.3%
Hispanic
9.0%
Asian
2.3%
Other
1.9%
Black
1.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population119,872
Median Age37.1
White85.3%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian2.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Other / Two or More Races1.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Meridian is $93,296, which is 24.1% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $44,540. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

$93,296
Median Household Income
$44,540
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Meridian is 2.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Meridian, 96.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.1%
Bachelor's+
43.5%
Graduate+
14.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher43.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree14.6%

Housing

The median home value in Meridian is $425,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,548. The homeownership rate is 76.3%.

$425,800
Median Home Value
$1,548/mo
Median Rent
76.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$425,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,548
Homeownership Rate76.3%
Vacancy Rate2.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Meridian, Idaho?
The population of Meridian, Idaho is 119,872 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Meridian, Idaho?
The median household income in Meridian, Idaho is $93,296. This is 24.1% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Meridian, Idaho?
The median home value in Meridian, Idaho is $425,800. The median monthly rent is $1,548.
What percentage of people in Meridian have a college degree?
In Meridian, Idaho, 43.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Meridian, Idaho an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Meridian, Idaho is 4.6x (median home value $425,800 vs. median income $93,296), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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