Meridian, Idaho

Meridian is a suburban area to the west of Boise, with a population of 66,916 (July 2008) making Meridian the second-largest city in Ada County. The town slogan is "Built for Business and Designed for Living." It is a caring community and premier place to live, work, and raise a family.

There are many inclusive neighborhoods that offer schools, playgrounds, walking paths, open common areas, pools, clubhouses and small businesses within walking distance of your home.

The business development of Meridian is growing fast, the latest being The Core. THE CORE is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading health sciences, technology and business clusters and it is located in the heart of Meridian. It has open, development land, a newly constructed flex space for technology and health sciences and the presence of more than 43 active health and technology enterprises are creating a fusion driving growth.

Activities in Meridian include many city parks, skate parks, Meridian Speedway - stock car racing on 1/4 mile track, Roaring Springs Water Park - the Northwest's largest water park, Wahoozs Family Fun Center with – Go Karts, Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Kiddie Cove, and Arcade, The Idaho Peace Officers Memorial and the Historic Downtown in Old Town Meridian.

Here is an overview of the Meridian Real Estate Market:

Average single family home prices as of 10/09/2009

Active - 1094 listings - $228,406 - days on market 119

Pending - 312 listings - $191,330 - days on market 87

Sold - 1267 listings - $194,877 - days on market 96