Meriden, CT

With about 60,418 residents, Meriden is one of Connecticut's notable places. Meriden was founded in 1867 and sits in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $68,617. Homes carry a median value of $221,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (49.2%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Meriden has 14 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Meriden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Meriden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Meriden's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Meriden was founded in 1867 and sits in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Elevation ~54 m.