Here's what it costs to live in Meridian, Idaho, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, while the typical home is valued around $531,600. Households earn a median of $100,795 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$100,795
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,805
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$531,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
130,138
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,307
Per month
Avg Home Value
$455,700
Census ACS
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.1
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
What is the cost of living index for Meridian?
The cost of living index for Meridian is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Meridian?
The median gross rent in Meridian is $1,805 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Meridian?
The median household income in Meridian is $100,795 per year.
What is the median home value in Meridian?
The median home value in Meridian is $531,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Meridian?
Air quality data for Meridian is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Meridian?
Tax data for Idaho is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
