logo

    Best Neighborhoods in Meridian, ID

    13 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

    Population: 119,8722026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Meridian, ID — Key Takeaways

    The best neighborhood in Meridian is Riverside CDP with a Kurby Score of 100/100. Meridian has 13 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Mountain Home AFB CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 3.7. The most affordable is Arbon Valley CDP with a median home value of $140,900.

    Meridian has a population of 119,872, a median household income of $93,296. The median home value citywide is $425,800, which is 51% above the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

    Looking at a specific address in Meridian?

    Get a free AI-powered neighborhood report with 50+ data points.

    Top 3 Neighborhoods

    Riverside CDP

    100/100

    Kurby Score

    $200,900

    Mountain Home AFB CDP

    100/100

    Kurby Score

    Crime: 2.4

    Lincoln CDP

    100/100

    Kurby Score

    $223,400
    Crime: 2.4
    Complete Rankings — 13 Neighborhoods
    Best neighborhoods in Meridian ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
    #NeighborhoodKurby Score
    		Riverside CDP100
    		Mountain Home AFB CDP100
    		Lincoln CDP100
    4
    		Silverton CDP100
    5
    		Arbon Valley CDP100
    6
    		Fort Hall CDP90
    7
    		Hidden Springs CDP89
    8
    		Robie Creek CDP83
    9
    		Moreland CDP82
    10
    		Tyhee CDP81
    11
    		Groveland CDP77
    12
    		Avimor CDP77
    13
    		Letha CDP—

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 neighborhoods in Meridian for each quality-of-life metric.

    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Mountain Home AFB CDP
      2.4 per 1K
    2. 2
      Lincoln CDP
      2.4 per 1K
    3. 3
      Fort Hall CDP
      2.4 per 1K
    4. 4
      Hidden Springs CDP
      2.4 per 1K
    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Arbon Valley CDP
      $140,900
    2. 2
      Fort Hall CDP
      $160,600
    3. 3
      Riverside CDP
      $200,900
    4. 4
      Lincoln CDP
      $223,400
    5. 5
      Moreland CDP
      $240,400
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Hidden Springs CDP
      $152,328
    2. 2
      Robie Creek CDP
      $117,422
    3. 3
      Avimor CDP
      $106,447
    4. 4
      Riverside CDP
      $94,583
    5. 5
      Silverton CDP
      $93,576
    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Meridian

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates seven weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    20% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    15% weight
    Environment
    15% weight
    Housing Market
    15% weight
    Education
    10% weight
    Economy
    10% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Housing Market factors in vacancy rates, homeownership rates, and effective tax rates.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best neighborhoods in Meridian?
    The top neighborhoods in Meridian based on the Kurby Score are: Riverside CDP, Mountain Home AFB CDP, Lincoln CDP, Silverton CDP, Arbon Valley CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.
    What is the safest neighborhood in Meridian?
    The safest neighborhood in Meridian is Mountain Home AFB CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.7 per 1,000.
    What is the most affordable neighborhood in Meridian?
    The most affordable neighborhood in Meridian is Arbon Valley CDP with a median home value of $140,900. The national median is $281,900.
    What is the median household income in Meridian?
    The median household income in Meridian, ID is $93,296. The national median is $74,580.

    Find Your Perfect Neighborhood in Meridian

    Search any address in Meridian for an AI-powered report with 50+ data points, including schools, flood risk, noise levels, and investment potential.