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Meridian, Idaho

city · Ada County

At a glance

130,138
Population
$531,600
Median home value (all homes)
75% above U.S. median
$539,117
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,805/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$100,795
Median household income
28% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
62.08%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing93% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities26% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost18% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates95.7%
College graduates44.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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