Living in Meriden, CT

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
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Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

59,676

Unemployment

6.0%

Poverty

10.4%

Median Home

$171,900

Median Income

$58,843

Median Rent

$1,027

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Meriden SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Meriden, CT Crime Report

1,177
Total Crimes

1,982.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-19.97%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Meriden / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,177	1,982.2	1,610.2	2,476.7

Violent Crime	157	264.4	183.6	366.7
Murder	3	5.1	2.9	5.0
Robbery	38	64.0	54.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	97	163.4	105.0	250.2
Property Crime	1,020	1,717.8	1,426.6	2,109.9
Burglary	178	299.8	180.7	340.5
Larceny	719	1,210.9	1,078.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	123	207.1	167.3	219.9

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Meriden, CT Cost Of Living

110
Meriden's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Meriden	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	110	124	100

Services	121	123	100
Groceries	107	108	100
Health	106	112	100
Housing	97	137	100
Transportation	108	114	100
Utilities	122	129	100

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Meriden, CT Photos

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Rankings for Meriden in Connecticut

Ranks #4 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #9 in Best Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #10 in Richest Cities In Connecticut

Map Of Meriden, CT

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Population over time in Meriden

Year	Population	% Change
2019	59,676	-0.3%
2018	59,864	-0.6%
2017	60,241	0.1%
2016	60,203	-0.4%
2015	60,439	-0.3%
2014	60,616	-0.1%
2013	60,691	0.0%
2012	60,674	0.1%
2011	60,608	0.2%
2010	60,484	-

Race / Ethnicity in Meriden

White

57.5% (34,330)

African American

9.2% (5,477)

American Indian

0.3% (202)

Asian

1.7% (990)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (87)

Two Or More

2.0% (1,173)

Hispanic

29.2% (17,417)

Race	Meriden	CT	USA
White	57.5%	66.9%	60.7%
African American	9.2%	9.9%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	1.7%	4.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.0%	2.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	29.2%	16.1%	18.0%

Gender in Meriden

Female

53.4% (31,860)

Male

46.6% (27,815)

Gender	Meriden	CT	USA
Female	53.4%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	46.6%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Meriden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (2,983)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (4,177)

High School / GED

39.0% (23,273)

Some College

18.0% (10,741)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (4,774)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (8,951)

Master's Degree

5.0% (2,983)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,193)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (596)

Education	Meriden	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	39.0%	27.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Meriden, Connecticut

Less than $10,000

5.0% (300,536)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.7% (219,165)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.5% (504,314)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.0% (479,832)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.9% (1,010,726)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.9% (1,130,801)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.7% (879,227)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.2% (850,082)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (379,809)

$200,000 or more

3.6% (213,103)

Income	Meriden	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	5.0%	5.0%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.7%	3.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.5%	7.1%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.0%	6.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.9%	10.4%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.9%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.7%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.2%	17.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	9.5%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.6%	12.6%	7.7%