Living in Meriden, CT
Meriden, Connecticut Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
59,676
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
10.4%
Median Home
$171,900
Median Income
$58,843
Median Rent
$1,027
Meriden SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8
Meriden, CT Crime Report
1,177Total Crimes
1,982.2Total 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 |
Meriden, CT Cost Of Living
110Meriden'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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Rankings for Meriden 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
