Meridian, ID
Population 124,865 · Boise City, ID MSA. Moving to or from Meridian? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
124,865
Cost of living (RPP)
98.391
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$526,994
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $98,686 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $485,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,714/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.75 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 98.391 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 70.695, goods 96.179, services 105.58. Source: BEA, Boise City, ID (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
26°F
July high
93°F
Annual snow
17.6"
Annual precipitation 11.5". Station: BOISE AIR TERMINAL, ID US (8.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$526,994
ZHVI YoY
0.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,991/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Boise City, ID
Total employment (MSA)
372,470
Median wage (annual)
$45,320
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 49,860 | $40,850 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 32,370 | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,530 | $29,290 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 31,420 | $37,030 |
| Management Occupations | 29,410 | $89,660 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Boise City, ID 10 mi · 18 min Nampa, ID 12 mi · 19 min Salt Lake City, UT 346 mi · 5h 41m West Valley City, UT 356 mi · 5h 54m West Jordan, UT 361 mi · 5h 58m Provo, UT 392 mi · 6h 29m Gresham, OR 410 mi · 7h 34m Sparks, NV 411 mi · 7h 28m Spokane, WA 412 mi · 7h 35m Reno, NV 415 mi · 7h 33m