Meridian, Idaho
- StateIdaho
- CountyAda
- Population128,611
The Boise suburb of Meridian strikes a balance between small-town charm and urban amenities, its safe neighborhoods surrounded by high-desert foothills.
The Village is the hub of Meridian life, a plaza with cobblestone streets lined by boutiques, restaurants, and a cinema. Catch a concert at the amphitheater in the nearby 58-acre Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, which houses the city’s senior center, a splash pad, pickleball and basketball courts, and shelters for a family picnic.
Brick buildings and bungalows lend character to downtown Meridian, which hosts a farmers’ market every Wednesday and Sunday as well as city events, like the Annual Dairy Days Parade and seasonal concert series. Meridian even has its own Oktoberfest every fall, a season that brings its corn mazes to life with some haunted fun. The city offers a low-key antiquing scene, with specialty stores selling mid-century and other vintage finds.
It’s also home to Roaring Springs, the largest water park in Southwest Idaho, and the Meridian Speedway for a night of auto-racing entertainment. Those seeking more adventure can find some of Boise’s best outdoor activities nearby, like floating along the Boise River and hiking Table Rock Quarry Trail.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $492,418 |
| Median household income | $99,383 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 2.5%, Black: 1%, Hispanic: 9.8%, White: 83.9% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 84.66% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 7 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 18 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 65 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 62 |