Meriden, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

59,512

Unemployment

7.0%

Poverty

10.9%

Median Home

$171,700

Median Income

$58,472

Median Rent

$1,041

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Meriden SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Meriden, CT Crime Report

1,405
Total Crimes

2,371.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

1.10%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Meriden / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,405	2,371.8	1,746.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	151	254.9	181.6	387.8
Murder	4	6.8	3.9	6.5
Robbery	39	65.8	57.2	73.9
Aggravated Assault	84	141.8	103.8	279.7
Property Crime	1,254	2,116.9	1,565.1	1,958.2
Burglary	142	239.7	187.1	314.2
Larceny	927	1,564.9	1,141.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	185	312.3	236.8	246.0

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Meriden, CT Cost Of Living

109
Meriden's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Meriden	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	109	124	100

Services	119	121	100
Groceries	104	108	100
Health	107	112	100
Housing	98	138	100
Transportation	109	112	100
Utilities	123	134	100

Meriden Full Cost Of Living Report

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
2020	59,512	-0.6%
2019	59,864	-0.6%
2018	60,241	0.1%
2017	60,203	-0.4%
2016	60,439	-0.3%
2015	60,616	-0.1%
2014	60,691	0.0%
2013	60,674	0.1%
2012	60,608	0.2%
2011	60,484	-

Race / Ethnicity in Meriden

White

53.5% (31,821)

African American

8.2% (4,876)

American Indian

0.3% (160)

Asian

2.1% (1,251)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (72)

Two Or More

2.4% (1,452)

Hispanic

33.4% (19,880)

Race	Meriden	CT	USA
White	53.5%	66.0%	60.1%
African American	8.2%	9.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.1%	4.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.4%	2.6%	2.8%
Hispanic	33.4%	16.4%	18.2%

Gender in Meriden

Female

53.7% (31,943)

Male

46.3% (27,568)

Gender	Meriden	CT	USA
Female	53.7%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	46.3%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Meriden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (3,570)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (4,760)

High School / GED

36.0% (21,424)

Some College

20.0% (11,902)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (4,760)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (8,331)

Master's Degree

5.0% (2,975)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,190)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (595)

Education	Meriden	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	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

4.9% (291,637)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.6% (272,053)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.0% (475,444)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.9% (470,961)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.1% (959,383)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.0% (1,129,505)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.1% (898,979)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.7% (812,385)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (382,951)

$200,000 or more

4.3% (257,896)

Income	Meriden	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	4.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.6%	3.4%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.0%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.9%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.1%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.0%	15.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.1%	12.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.7%	17.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	9.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.3%	13.2%	8.3%