Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Meridian, ID
13 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Meridian, ID — Key Takeaways
Meridian has 13 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area 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.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home AFB CDP | 76 | ||
| Arbon Valley CDP | 67 | ||
| Fort Hall CDP | 67 | ||
4 | Lincoln CDP | 57 | |
5 | Riverside CDP | 53 | |
6 | Moreland CDP | 44 | |
7 | Groveland CDP | 41 | |
8 | Silverton CDP | 39 | |
9 | Hidden Springs CDP | 25 | |
10 | Tyhee CDP | 8 | |
11 | Robie Creek CDP | 0 | |
12 | Avimor CDP | 0 | |
13 | Letha CDP | 0 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Meridian for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $140,900
- $160,600
- $200,900
- $223,400
- $240,400
Lowest violent crime rate
- 2.4 per 1K
- 2.4 per 1K
- 2.4 per 1K
- 2.4 per 1K
Highest median household income
- $152,328
- $117,422
- $106,447
- $94,583
- $93,576
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.