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By the Numbers

Year Incorporated: 1903
Population: 129,555
Median Household Income: $75,515
Median Home Listing Price: $599,000
People Per Household: 2.8
Driving Distance to Boise: 9 miles

The Spirit of Meridian
Ask anyone on the street what they
love about Meridian and you’ll hear
a very consistent message: it’s the Settlers Park
people. Despite the rapid growth,
residents of Meridian have a strong
community spirit – they help one another and are A family favorite place to visit is The Village at
kind, friendly, and welcoming. There’s a small-town, Meridian. This outdoor shopping mall features
almost rural feel downtown and at community events. specialty retail stores, restaurants, an upscale movie
Meridian is a place of belonging. It’s safe, clean, and a theater with private seating, a fitness center, and
“Kind, great place to raise children. It’s a an arcade/ bowling alley. It offers ample outdoor
seating, a playground for the kids, and a beautiful
place where families ride their bikes
friendly, and to the local snow-cone shack and let fountain showcasing water displays every hour with
welcoming.” their kids play at the park until dusk. lights and music. The Village even installs a festive
outdoor ice rink in winter.
Designed for Living

Visible from the freeway, Roaring Springs Water Park Throughout the city are 19 public parks including
sparks excitement in the heart of every child (and kid Settlers Park, which hosts free outdoor movies and live
at heart) as they drive by. It was even chosen as one of music during the summer months. Many of the parks
the Travel Channel’s Top U.S. Water Parks. Right next have fun splash pads or swimming pools.
door is Wahooz Family Fun Zone, offering year-round
go-carts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages, Locals peruse the Meridian Main Street Farmers
laser tag, bowling, an arcade, event center, and grill. Market at City Hall Plaza on Saturday mornings from
The Meridian Speedway downtown is another popular the end of June through September. The market
summer attraction. offers locally grown produce, homemade goodies, and
handmade arts and crafts.

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