Meridian, Idaho · ZIP 83646

Meridian — ZIP 83646

Meridian (83646) scores 80/100 — 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 $536K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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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 index79/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency71%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$536K

Median rent$2,338/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

$536K

Median Rent

$2,338/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
PARAMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	460	84%	82%
CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	PK–05	505	72%	74%
PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY	PK–05	747	69%	73%
WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	503	66%	67%
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	456	66%	66%
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY	KG–05	438	65%	71%
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,003	58%	76%
RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	468	57%	54%
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	829	55%	71%
OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,884	40%	77%

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.

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Demographics

Population

74,522

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 83646 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 83646 has a school score of 79/100. 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 83646 is approximately $536K. 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 83646 in Meridian has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. 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.