Meridian, Idaho · ZIP 83642

Meridian — ZIP 83642

Meridian (83642) scores 78/100 — Good for Meridian. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $539K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100

Avg math proficiency55%

Avg reading proficiency68%

Schools nearby29

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$539K

Median rent$1,885/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$539K

Median Rent

$1,885/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,389

Violent Crime

1,157

Property Crime

3,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ada County, Idaho (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	662	92%	98%
HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	460	76%	76%
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	416	76%	78%
SIENA ELEMENTARY	PK–05	565	75%	73%
COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	1,265	70%	82%
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH	KG–11	474	67%	77%
GEM PREP: ONLINE SCHOOL	PK–12	378	67%	87%
HILLSDALE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	769	66%	70%
SILVER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	628	65%	65%
MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY	PK–05	494	65%	65%
IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY	06–12	260	62%	92%
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	411	60%	56%
VICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,075	56%	75%
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN	KG–12	506	56%	75%
PEREGRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	483	55%	55%
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY	PK–05	545	53%	56%
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,848	48%	67%
PROJECT IMPACT STEM ACADEMY	KG–12	227	47%	52%
LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	898	42%	66%
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	960	41%	57%
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	468	40%	50%
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,463	39%	78%
DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO	KG–08	331	37%	62%
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY	KG–12	1,801	36%	53%
IDAHO TECHNICAL CAREER ACADEMY	09–12	137	35%	65%
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,774	34%	65%
VIRTUAL SCHOOL HOUSE	PK–12	516	28%	49%
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH	KG–10	458	Not reported	Not reported
SWAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	225	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

58,049

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 83642 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 83642 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 83642 is approximately $539K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 83642 in Meridian has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.