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Meridian, ID

Founded 1893Ada CountyElev. 794 m
Population
124,865
Median home
$485,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
47
Sex offenders
13

Overview

About Meridian

Meridian is a city in Idaho with about 124,865 residents. Meridian was founded in 1893 and sits in Ada County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $98,686. Homes carry a median value of $485,000, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.4%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
124,865
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$98,686
Per-capita income
$47,751
Poverty rate
6.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
22.3 min
Work from home
17.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.4%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black1.5%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50%
Sales & office21.7%
Service12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%
Production, transportation & material moving7.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$485,000
Median gross rent
$1,714/mo
Owner-occupied
76.1%
Median year built
2006
Households
45,486
Avg. household size
2.73

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Meridian has 47 public schools — 20 elementary, 7 middle, 15 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading59%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ADA PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 10–12
CENTRAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
IDAHO TECHNICAL CAREER ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12charter
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF IDAHOHighGrades 9–12charter
MERIDIAN ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MERIDIAN MEDICAL ARTS CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter
MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
REBOUND SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITYHighGrades 6–12
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime56% below national
Meridian170
Idaho243
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime74% below national
Meridian505
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Ada County
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Meridian is in Ada County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Meridian was founded in 1893 and sits in Ada County. Elevation ~794 m.

Map of Meridian
Meridian, ID
Where Meridian is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatello
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hunt, E. F., HouseNeal, Halbert F. and Grace, HouseMeridian Exchange BankTolleth HouseBell, R.H. and Jessie, HouseHill, Clara, HouseMountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company BuildingMittleider Farmstead Historic District
Notable people from Meridian
Vern LawRon PackardBill GoreRaquel DevineAndrew BlaserBrock ForseyKelsey OylerKyle BrotzmanRandy TolsmaTyler Shoemaker
People searches in Meridian
Michael Smith (20)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Eagle (6 mi)Kuna (6 mi)Garden (7 mi)Boise (8 mi)Nampa (8 mi)Star (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Meridian, ID (13)

Public sex-offender registry records for Meridian, Idaho.

Steven Roy Villarreal, 39
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
AKA Edward Torres, Edward Torrus
Gale Ruth Luckey, 76
Meridian · Ada County · 83646
AKA Richey Aubin, Marie Richards
Matthew Edward Miller, 40
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
Brian David Wright, 44
Meridian · Ada County · 83646
AKA Brian D Wright, Brian Wright
Mark Robert Johnson, 68
Meridian · 83646
AKA Mark R Johnson
Tony Dewain Smith, 60
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
AKA Anthony Wayne Smith, Tony Dewaine Smith
Christopher James Garcia, 57
Meridian · Ada County · 83646
AKA Chris Garcia
David Allen Walker, 54
Meridian · Ada County · 83646
Michael Andrew Gonzales, 51
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
AKA Michael Anthony Gonzalez, X Greedy
Michael Wiley Brown, 49
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
AKA Mike Brown
Robert Dean Roberts, 64
Meridian · Ada County · 83642
AKA Bob Roberts
Robert Dashon Wilson, 44
Meridian · Ada County · 83646
AKA Rob Wilson, Robert D Wilson
Robert Michael Rodriguez, 62
Meridian · Ada County · 83642

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Meridian — frequently asked

What is the population of Meridian, Idaho?
Meridian has a population of about 124,865, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Meridian?
The median home value in Meridian is $485,000, and the median gross rent is $1,714/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Meridian safe? What is the crime rate?
Meridian Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 170 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Meridian face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ada County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Meridian?
Meridian has 47 public schools (20 elementary, 7 middle, 15 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Meridian?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Meridian. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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