Meriden is a city in Connecticut state in USA with a population of 59512 residents.. The poverty rate of Meriden is 10.9%, which is 22% lower than national average. The typical household in Meriden earns $58472 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Meriden, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Meriden remained 7%, which is 49% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Meriden, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Meriden is 109, which is 9% higher than national average. Median home value in Meriden is $171700 , which is 25% lower than national average. While median income in Meriden remained $58472, which is 13% lower than national average.