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Meriden, CT

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Meriden.

Population: 60,545 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Meriden, CT is $329,899 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $358,750 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,714/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,899

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$329,899
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+25.1%
5-year appreciation
+47.9%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$329,899
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$358,750
Median list price
$369,475
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+3.5%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,714/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,214/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,814/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,301/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,683/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Meriden School District
Schools include
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Benjamin Franklin School, Casimir Pulaski School, Francis T. Maloney High School, Hanover School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Solvents Recovery Service of New England (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
347
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
93,157
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,642

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
225
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,159
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

How it compares

MeridenState medianUS median
Median home value$329,899$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$358,750$450,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,714/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,159$6,234$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 median home value in Meriden, CT?
$329,899.
What is the median sale price in Meriden, CT?
$358,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Meriden, CT?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Meriden, CT?
Typical rent: $1,714/month.
Is Meriden, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in Meriden, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Meriden, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Meriden, CT?
14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Meriden, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Meriden, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Meriden, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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