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What BestPlaces Users Say about Meriden
Meriden is a city located in central Connecticut, with a population of around 59,000 people. It has a diverse community and offers a mix of suburban and urban living. It also boasts a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the state. However, Meriden has its own set of challenges, including high crime rates and limited job opportunities. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Meriden, let's take a look at some user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to David, who has lived in Meriden for 20 years, the city has a "great sense of community and friendly neighbors." He also mentions that there are "plenty of parks and recreational activities for families." On the other hand, Jane, who has been a resident for only a year, expresses her concerns about the high crime rates in Meriden. She says, "I was not expecting the crime to be so prevalent in this city. I constantly worry about my safety and that of my family."
Another user, Rachel, shares her experience as a working professional in Meriden. She says, "Job opportunities are limited in Meriden and the commute to neighboring cities can be long and frustrating." She also mentions that the cost of living is relatively low, but the trade-off is the lack of job growth. In contrast, Mark, who has lived in Meriden his entire life, has a positive outlook on the city's future. He believes that "Meriden has a lot of potential for growth and development, and the community is actively working towards improving the city."
In summary, user reviews about living in Meriden are mixed. While some appreciate the sense of community and affordable living, others express concerns about high crime rates and limited job opportunities. However, there is optimism for the city's future growth and development. Overall, it seems that Meriden offers a decent quality of life for those who can overlook its challenges.
based on 14 ReviewsGet to know Meriden with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Meriden
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Stay away - 8/28/2016
Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares little for the towns welfare. Stay
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Congestion - 6/26/2014
Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes.
While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly less than in decades
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Pricey ghetto - 11/17/2012
I have lived here for over 3 years and the crime has gotten significantly worse. I live on the outskirts but when I watch the news, I am appalled at the amount of crime in this small city. Does not make any sense. Add to that the fact that one will naturally have trepidation about going out in this city after dark makes this a particularly crappy place to live. There is a Westfield Mall but it is one of those types of malls you want to get in and out of as quickly as possible b/c never sure when a ruckus might break out! If looking to relocate, skip this place. Also in checking on environmental disasters, there are brownfields and polluters and one of them is within a mile of my house...great!
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Job Relocation - 2/22/2011
I currently have to move to Meriden conneticut because of a job relocation. I've been hearing bad things about the town. Any feedback would help. Maybe there is another town close by that is better?
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Meriden has become a joke! - 9/1/2010
Meriden was such a great town many years ago. It's now a garbage town full of losers,drug dealing,welfrare rats,people that won't speak english,thugs,whores and ghetto acting people. I can't wait to get out of here!The downtown area is so depressing and sad! The town now has a dirty feel to it. The central part of Meriden makes me sick.Meriden feels like a small version of a crappy part of the Bronx,NY!!!! Now more bums than ever are walking the streets of Meriden.They make me sick.I've come so close to knocking a few of them out. This town is full of smelly ass bums. Meriden is also a HUGE welfare and section 8 town.I'm just telling it like it is. Alot of pretty neighborhoods but not for long because the losers are slowly moving in there
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27 years - 2/10/2010
I was born and rised in meriden and I enjoyed living there.I live in Tampa Florida now.Just to get away from the snow.But the food was great much better then here in tampa.I went to elementary school ther middle school and high and
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Cheap housing - 1/24/2010
Connecticut in general is known for its high cost of living. I chose to live in Meriden because housing is inexpensive. I commute 22 miles to Yale University in New
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Meriden - 1/10/2010
I live in MRD for the last 23 years, i never had any issues , the cost of leaving seem to be alot higher, the average appartment is 700 - 1,000 crime is not bad, like any other place. alot lower that iner cities. I plan to relocate tp FL becouse of the weather and some health issues trying to see if live quaility improve
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Housing costs - 12/31/2009
When I was looking for a home in Connecticut I found that Meriden had the best housing prices for a first time home
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