Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Meridian
Meridian, ID Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,523
Population
113,980
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Suburban fun prevails in this Boise suburb.
Suburban
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Growing
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Active
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Welcome to Meridian, Idaho, a thriving community in the heart of the Treasure Valley. Located just west of Boise, this growing suburb combines residential charm with contemporary conveniences. The rental market offers diverse options, with average one-bedroom apartments priced at $1,477, while two-bedroom units typically run around $1,663.
Life in Meridian centers around The Village at Meridian, an outdoor shopping and entertainment destination featuring restaurants, retail stores, and a cinema. The city maintains seventeen public parks, including Meridian Settlers Regional Park, which offers seasonal community events and outdoor entertainment. The Initial Point Gallery in City Hall highlights rotating art exhibitions throughout the year. The area's agricultural heritage is celebrated through seasonal festivals and community gatherings.
Meridian's neighborhoods each offer their own character, from the established streets of Old Town Meridian near Main Street and Pine Avenue to the newer developments surrounding The Village at Meridian. The city's convenient location provides easy access to both downtown Boise and the Treasure Valley's outdoor recreation opportunities.
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A sunrise over nearby Snake River
Shoshone Falls, about two horus from Meridian, is called the "Niagara of the West"
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,362
Average: $110,210
Education
35,009
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
60,911
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Meridian has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Meridian, ID is $1,384 for a studio, $1,524 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $1,977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meridian has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,524/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,384/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,701/month
962 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,292/month
1,447 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Meridian, ID is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
690 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
655 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,048 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,250 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,062 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
571 Students
Public
Grades K-12
454 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,773 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
658 Students
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
192 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
185 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eagle Island State Park
- Boise National Forest
- Boise WaterShed
- Arboretum Park
- Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.