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Meridian, Idaho by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Meridian was 1.3 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 40% lower than the statewide rate (2.2). The median household income is $100,795 and the median home value is $531,600. About 130,138 people live in Meridian.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Meridian?
In 2025 the Meridian Police Department reported 191 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.3 per 1,000 people. It stands at 40% lower than the Idaho rate (2.2); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 572 (3.9 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 223 were reported, the count is down 14%.
| Offense (2025) | Meridian count | Per 1,000 | Idaho per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 191 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 145 | 1.00 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 572 | 3.9 | 6.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 70 | 0.48 | 0.89 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 470 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 32 | 0.22 | 0.53 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Meridian changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223 | 933 | 0 |
| 2022 | 200 | 865 | 0 |
| 2023 | 230 | 677 | 2 |
| 2024 | 210 | 812 | 1 |
| 2025 | 191 | 572 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Meridian Police Department's own reports.
How does Meridian compare with Idaho?
Meridian's median household earns $100,795 a year, 30% higher than the state figure ($77,800). The median owner-occupied home is worth $531,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,805 a month. About 130,138 people live on 37 square miles of land, roughly 3,505 per square mile. The city lies in Ada County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,138 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $100,795 | $77,800 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $531,600 | $418,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,805 | $1,238 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.6% | 72.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Meridian?
Ada County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Meridian?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Meridian city limits (active that day). Listed roads include SH-55. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Meridian?
Federal school lists place 45 public and 6 private schools within Meridian. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Eagle Island State Park and Veteran's Memorial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Meridian
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Meridian city limits (8 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 14 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: D&B Supply (Meridian), Idaho Arms And Ammo LLC (Meridian), Pawn 1 (Meridian), Riflecrafters (Meridian), Sportsman's Warehouse 104 (Meridian), Walmart #2862 (Meridian), Walmart #3093 (Meridian) and Walmart #5841 (Meridian).
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Meridian city limits: Idaho State Liquor Store (4 in Meridian) and Liquor Store (2 in Meridian). Idaho has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Meridian city limits: Planned Parenthood (Meridian).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Meridian?
In 2025, Meridian had 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (191 reported), 40% lower than the Idaho rate (2.2). The property-crime rate was 3.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Meridian?
$100,795 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,800 for Idaho.
How much do homes cost in Meridian?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $531,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $418,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Meridian?
Ada County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Nampa, ID (8 mi) · Boise, ID (9 mi) · Caldwell, ID (13 mi) · Twin Falls, ID (122 mi) · Pocatello, ID (205 mi) · Idaho Falls, ID (219 mi)
More: Idaho statewide numbers · county page: Ada County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Meridian city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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