Question 1

Is 83646 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83646 in Meridian has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Meridian city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 83646 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 83646?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83646 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 83646. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 83646 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Meridian. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 83646?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 83646 is approximately $531K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 83646 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 83646 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 83646 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83646 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Meridian. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 83646 scores similarly to the middle tier of Meridian neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	PK–05	—	—	—
RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
PARAMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—