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Meridian, ID

Meridian, ID.

Population: 62,279 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Meridian, ID is $537,211 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $574,990 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,913/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$537,211

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$537,211
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
-1.8%
10-year appreciation
+111.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$595,683
House Price Index (state)
668.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$574,990
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$280
1-year sale-price change
+8.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
449
For-sale inventory
259
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
280
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
105

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,913/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,152/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,295/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,132/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,574/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
34
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
11
Charter schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC., COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC., IDAHO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACADEMY INC.
Schools include
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY, INSIGHT SCHOOL OF IDAHO, COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, IDAHO TECHNICAL CAREER ACADEMY, GEM PREP: ONLINE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, lightning, strong wind, wildfire, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
12.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,833
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,551

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Ashley Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
COTTONWOOD CREEK BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,772 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2005
Housing built before 1970
4.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,424
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
256,007
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,221

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MeridianState medianUS median
Typical home value$537,211$437,628$288,527
Median sale price$574,990$441,990$325,000
Median days on market34 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,913/mo$1,701/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,424$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Meridian, ID?
$537,211.
What is the median sale price in Meridian, ID?
$574,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Meridian, ID?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Meridian, ID?
Typical rent: $1,913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Meridian, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, lightning, strong wind, wildfire, heat wave.
Is Meridian, ID in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Meridian, ID. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Meridian, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Meridian, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Meridian, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Meridian, ID?
34 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Meridian, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Meridian, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Meridian, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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