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Meridian

Meridian

Located in the geographical heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, it offers a great central location.

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Welcome to Meridian

Located in the geographical heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, the city of Meridian offers a great central location, offering a balance of a small-town feel with all the conveniences found with city living. Located just 15 minutes from the Boise airport and 15 minutes from downtown Boise, while also being close to rural land, Meridian offers a little bit for everyone. It is close to the freeway, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Notably, The Village at Meridian is a popular place to walk around for shopping, dining, and entertainment venues such as bowling, seasonal ice skating, and a movie theater.

Need a break from the city life offered at The Village? The beautiful Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park is located right across the street. It is a great spot for picnics, play, or a walk on its nice path. Meridian's Settlers Regional Park, a 58-acre regional park, is another great place to check out, boasting large playgrounds, baseball fields, a splash area, disc golf, tennis, and horseshoes. The park also hosts free outdoor movies during the summer months. Meridian has 24 parks to explore and plenty of community events.

Additionally, in the summer, Meridian’s Speedway hosts Motorsport race track events on its quarter-mile paved asphalt. They host late model racing, modified racing, and other various local racing events. The track is known for being the track where Hailie Deegan won her first NASCAR race, making her the only second female to win a NASCAR race. She won the 2018 West Series race at the Meridian Speedway. Meridian has a strong job market with large employers such as Blue Cross of Idaho, Scentsy, and St. Luke's. The town is also known for two of the best family-friendly entertainment facilities in the state, including Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring Spring Water Park. Overall, Meridian offers great city amenities, views of the mountains, access to parks, local events, and entertainment, and is located in a great central spot.


Overview for Meridian, ID

132,571 people live in Meridian, where the median age is 37.9 and the average individual income is $48,111. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

132,571

Total Population

37.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,111

Average individual Income

Around Meridian, ID

There's plenty to do around Meridian, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

41
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Arctic Circle Restaurant, ExtraMile, and Mérité Bakeshop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 0.04 miles 31 reviews 2.7/5 stars
Dining 0.05 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.9 miles 4 reviews 2.5/5 stars
Dining 0.92 miles 7 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining 0.99 miles 16 reviews 2.6/5 stars
Dining 1.03 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Meridian, ID

Meridian has 48,054 households, with an average household size of 2.735. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Meridian do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 132,571 people call Meridian home. The population density is 2,148 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

132,571

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.9 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
48,054

Total Households

2.735

Average Household Size

$48,111

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Meridian, ID

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The following schools are within or nearby Meridian. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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