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Meriden, CT
Meriden · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · CT 06450
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$243K
Median Price
82/100
Walk Score
8.6/10
Schools
28 min
to New Haven, CT
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
FSafety
18/100
B+Schools
86/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
Meriden offers affordable homes and a decent commute to New Haven, but its low walkability and higher crime rates mean you’ll need a car and be prepared for a bit of urban grit. Good for young professionals or families who value cost over convenience.
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The Good
- ✓Affordably priced housing (median $196k)
- ✓Convenient 28‑minute drive to New Haven
- ✓Diverse community with decent schools (average rating 7.8)
- ✓Relatively low median rent at $1,220
Real Talk
- !Walkability is low – you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Crime rates are higher than many nearby towns
- !Limited dining and nightlife options for a small city
- !Public transit options are minimal (Transit Score 10)
- $Parking and car maintenance costs
- $Higher property taxes typical of Connecticut cities
- $Insurance premiums can be higher due to urban crime
Best For
young professionalsaffordable familiescommuters to New Havendiverse community seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Meriden, CT
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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