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Crime in Meridian summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Meridian. Key points include:
There were 1,008 total crimes in Meridian in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 718.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 146.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 571.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Meridian is -66.11% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Meridian Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Meridian / 100k People |
Idaho / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,008 | 718.2 | 966.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 206 | 146.8 | 230.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 148 | 105.4 | 177.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 802 | 571.4 | 736.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 73 | 52.0 | 116.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 677 | 482.4 | 552.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 37.0 | 67.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Meridian summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Meridian. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Idaho. Key points include:
The cost of living in Meridian is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Meridian is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Meridian is $526,994.
The median income in Meridian is $100,795.
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Meridian Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Meridian | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 153 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Meridian, ID Weather
The average high in Meridian is 63.8° and the average low is 38.5°.
There are 38.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.3 inches of precipitation each year with 25.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Meridian |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Meridian Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Meridian
The current population in Meridian is 130,138. The population has increased 88.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 130,138 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 124,865 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 119,872 | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 115,227 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 107,787 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 101,905 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 97,008 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 91,917 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 88,247 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 84,018 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 81,025 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 78,061 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 75,210 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 72,008 | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 68,953 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meridian
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Meridian is:
80.6% White with 104,897 White residents.
1.2% African American with 1,555 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 274 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 3,072 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 160 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 855 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 5,633 Two Or More residents.
10.5% Hispanic with 13,692 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Meridian
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Meridian is 50.3% female with 65,397 female residents.
Meridian is 49.7% male with 64,740 male residents.
| Gender | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meridian for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Meridian completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Meridian completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Meridian completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Meridian completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Meridian completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Meridian completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Meridian completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Meridian completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Meridian completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Meridian, Idaho
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2.4% of households in Meridian earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Meridian earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Meridian earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Meridian earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Meridian earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Meridian earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Meridian earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.6% of households in Meridian earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Meridian earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.0% of households in Meridian earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Meridian | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.0% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
