Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Downtown Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Gallery 53
Art Gallery
Meriden YMCA Arts Center & Theater
Theatre Arts
Castle Craig Players
Theatre Arts
Andrews Homestead Museum
Museum
1954
Attraction
Holiday Cinemas Stadium 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (59) A+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Mr. Taco
Fast Food
Big M Liquors
Alcohol
Uptown Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Meriden Pizza Express
Fast Food
La Poblanita Mexican Grocery and Deli
Deli
Honeyspot Pizza
Fast Food
105 Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Iceland Zahra Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Family Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
El Jibarito
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
O'Brownies Sweets "N" Treats
Sweets
Broad Street Pizza
Fast Food
Les Dairy Bar
Sweets
Dawg House Bar and Grill
Bar
K. La May's Steamed Cheeseburgers
Fast Food
Empire Pizza
Fast Food
East Side Liquor
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
Community Centre
Saint Stanislaus Community Center
Community Centre
Meriden Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Edge Fitness Club
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
Caroline Meat Market & Grocery
Butcher
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Bakery Pan Del Sinai
Bakery
C-Town
Grocery Store
Un Nuevo Amanecer Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Marianna's Belltop Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Noack's Meat Products
Butcher
Brenda’s CupCakes
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Swadesh Super Market
Grocery Store
Asia Supermarket
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
Meriden Green
Park
City Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Gilman Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Ceppa Field
Park
North End Field
Park
Mule Well Field
Park
Baldwins Pond & Park
Park
Saint John's Field
Park
Carroll Park
Park
American Legion Park
Park
Kronenberger Park
Park
Beaver Pond Park
Park
Habershon Field
Park
Habershon Field
Park
Birch Wood Park
Park
Benjamin J Nessing Memorial Park
Park
Johnson Hill Park
Park
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Park
Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park
Park
Prageman Park
Park
Diamond Hill Park
Park
Giuffrida Memorial Outdoor Center YMCA
Park
Shops (143) A+
AJC Accessories
Clothing
King Nails
Beauty
Julie's Salon
Beauty
La Amistad Bakery Grocery
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
With These Clippers Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mobile Connections
Electronics
Sunshine Food Mart
Convenience Store
Checker's Food Store and Deli
Convenience Store
Bargain Beauty Supply
Beauty
Authentic Cuts & Design
Hairdresser
Genesis Beauty Salon
Beauty
Browology
Beauty
Legendz Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Feel Fresh Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Liberty Lagana Furniture and Mattress
Furniture
Walsh & Massari Opticians
Optician
S Convenience & Deli
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
The Power of Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Shell
Convenience Store
Nick's Convenience
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Meriden.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Meriden
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Meriden is 104/100 - which is 11% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime C

Meriden crime rates are 2,637 per 100k, which is 60% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
2,345 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
292 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C

The median income in Meriden is $58,472 - which is 19% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$58,472 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.5% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Loyd A. Davis, D.D.S.
Dentist
Meriden Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Meriden Fire Department Engine 3
Fire Station
East Main Dental
Dentist
Meriden Community Health Center
Clinic
Premier Dental
Dentist
Meriden Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Meriden Police Department
Police
Meriden Dental Associates
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mid State Medical Center
Hospital
Brilliant Smile Dentistry
Dentist
Meriden Fire Department Engine 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hancock's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Meriden Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Allergy Associates of Hartford
Doctor
Riverside Urgent Care
Clinic
Meriden Fire Department Engine 1
Fire Station
Hunter's Ambulance West Meriden Station
Ambulance Station
Cloverleaf Dental Center
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Meriden Fire Department Engine 5
Fire Station
Department of Developmental Services Meriden Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A

Meriden home prices are $171,700 - which is 36% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$171,700 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C

The Meriden graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (19) C-
Midstate Christian Academy
Israel Putnam School
Roger Sherman School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
John Barry School
Casimir Pulaski School
Nathan Hale School
Benjamin Franklin School
Step-Meriden School District
Steps-Meriden School District
Washington Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Thomas Edison Magnet Middle School
Thomas Hooker School
Ct Christian Academy
Hanover School
Stars-Meriden School District
Meliora Academy
Carver Academy
Harvest Park
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
John Lyman School
High Schools (8) B-
Midstate Christian Academy
Community Classroom Collaborative-Meriden School District
Francis T. Maloney High School
Orville H. Platt High School
Ct Christian Academy
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Venture Academy-Meriden School District
Meliora Academy
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ratings C

Meriden has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Meriden Area Facts

  • Meriden has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Meriden crime rates are 60% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Meriden is 11% lower than the Connecticut average

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Meriden - Centrally Located But Not Much To See 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) The company I work for opened a new store in the Chamberlin plaza here and I was nominated to go for the opening to oversee. I was excited about going to Connecticut because I have never been. I stayed in the Hampton Inn and found my stay to be pleasant and my room clean.

Meridi ...Read More an is a small town and the population is not so diverse. I felt like it was mostly Caucasians as I didn't see any ethnic people at all. After my grand opening I did head over to the Giuffrida Park and hiked a few trails for fun and relaxation. The air seems to be crisp and the humidity low in this area. I enjoyed the sites and nature on my hike.

I usually don't do upscale dinning alone, but this time I made an exception. One of the locals raved about the Sans Souci and boy were they right. The prices are high so I would save it for a special occasion but the food was dynamite.

While my stay here was short, Meriden didn't have much to offer for me. I found the people here to be different than what I am accustomed to. People are more private than and not as friendly as I found in my home state. While it was a great place to visit, I wont be returning anytime soon but it was great to visit Connecticut.
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Meriden? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Meriden Green
      City Park
      Brookside Park
      Washington Park
      Gilman Park
      Columbus Park
      Ceppa Field
      North End Field

      Entertainment

      Gallery 53
      Meriden YMCA Arts Center & Theater
      Castle Craig Players
      Andrews Homestead Museum
      1954
      Holiday Cinemas Stadium 14

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Mr. Taco
      Big M Liquors
      Uptown Wine and Liquor
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Meriden Pizza Express
      La Poblanita Mexican Grocery and Deli
      Honeyspot Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Meriden? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Meriden.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Meriden? The cost of living in Meriden is 104/100 - which is 11% lower than Connecticut.
      Meriden
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Meriden? Meriden crime rates are 2,637, which are 60% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,637 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Meriden? The median income in Meriden is $58,472 which is 19% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $58,4726% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,87314% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Meriden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mid State Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Meriden Community Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Hancock's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Allergy Associates of Hartford

      A Housing

      What are Meriden home prices? Meriden home prices are $171,700 - which is 36% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $171,7007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04110% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Meriden have good schools? The Meriden graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Meriden a good place to live? Meriden has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      2 total surveys

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