Meriden, CT Housing


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Housing in Meriden, CT is quite desirable with a median value of $255,000. This is significantly lower than the US national average of $338,100. Additionally, house appreciation in Meriden has been higher than the national average over the past year at 10.61%, compared to 8.27% nationally. This makes Meriden an attractive location for potential buyers looking for a more affordable option with higher appreciation rates.

The median home cost in Meriden is $255,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 47.1%. Home Appreciation in Meriden is up 13.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Meriden real estate is 61 years old
The Rental Market in Meriden
- Renters make up 34.0% of the Meriden population
- 2.5% of houses and apartments in Meriden, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMeriden, ConnecticutUnited States
  27,376.0139,647,020.0
  6342
  $255,000$338,100
  13.4%16.6%
  44.1%57.0%
  47.1%101.1%
  $26.24$10.98
  $4,611$2,690
  53.7%57.4%
  8.0%11.2%
  38.4%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.5%1.9%
  0.2%0.4%
  1.3%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  0.1%3.6%
  3.4%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.3%2.6%
  0.6%2.4%
  1.6%2.8%
  1.7%3.9%
  3.3%4.5%
  19.2%11.3%
  35.1%13.0%
  27.0%20.1%
  5.6%13.6%
  2.4%8.3%
  1.4%9.7%
  0.4%3.9%
  0.1%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.3%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  4.6%13.6%
  4.6%13.6%
  4.1%13.6%
  12.2%13.2%
  14.1%14.8%
  4.1%13.6%
  17.0%10.0%
  6.7%4.7%
  29.4%12.2%
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I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

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  More

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Over 11 years ago

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  More

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