Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Joe Mugg's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) F
Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum
Museum
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
MSU Riley Center
Theatre Arts
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)
Museum
Meridian Museum of Art
Museum
Dentzel Carousel
Attraction
Jimmie Rodgers Museum
Museum
Mississippi Children's Museum
Museum
Regal UA Bonita Lakes
Cinema
Food and Drink (30) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Bonita Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Yoo Yoo Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Velma Young Community Center
Community Centre
Wesley House Community Center
Community Centre
The Montgomery Institute
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Velma Young Park
Park
John C. Harris Community Park
Park
Dumont Plaza
Park
Highland Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Phil Harden Park
Park
James E. Chaney Park
Park
Harmon Sanders Memorial Park
Park
Sammy Davidson Park
Park
Shops (48) F
Hidden Treasures
Furniture
Creative Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Petco
Pets
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Books-A-Million
Books
Ross
Department Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Merle Norman
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Bonita Lake Mall
Mall
REEDS Jewelers
Fashion
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Brandon Express
Convenience Store
Dirt Cheap
Discount Store
CEFCO
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Meridian.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Meridian
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Meridian is 81/100 - which is 3% lower than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C

Meridian crime rates are 2,434 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
2,134 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
299 crimes per 100k C+
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employment F

The median income in Meridian is $30,088 - which is 26% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$30,088 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Anderson Regional Medical Center - North
Hospital
Rush Foundation Hospital
Hospital
Anderson Regional Medical Center - South
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lauderdale County Sherriff's Department and Detention Facility
Police
Alliance Health Center
Hospital
Alliance Health Center
Hospital
East Mississippi State Hospital
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol - Troop H
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Meridian home prices are $84,300 - which is 20% lower than Mississippi
Home Price
$84,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools D

The Meridian graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (23) B-
Parkview Elementary School
Magnolia Middle School
Ross Collins Voc Center
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Marion Park Complex
Poplar Springs Elementary School
West Hills Elementary School
Northwest Junior High School
St Patrick Elementary School
T J Harris Elementary
Lamar School
George Washington Carver Middle
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnolia Grove School
Lauderdale Co Educational & Skills
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Oakland Heights Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Meridian High School
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Lamar School
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ratings D

Meridian has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes F
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Meridian, MS Area Guide

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Meridian Area Facts

  • Meridian has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Meridian crime rates are 22% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Meridian is 3% lower than the Mississippi average

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Don't Do It 2 rating By anonnn ( May 27, 2018) This place is trash. Move away as soon as you can. Don't even move here if you can help it. Crime is awful. Restaurants are awful. Education is awful. ...Read More Read Less
Living Down South In Meridian, MS 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I have called Meridian, MS my home for over 30 years. I discover something new each time I delve a little farther into the history of the city and explore what the city has to offer. Some might say that there are barriers to overcome, but I don't see this in such a beautiful area ...Read More I have lived in my entire life. There aren't as many factories as there once was, so the people who live here usually have to get a job in a retail store or doing something of that nature. However, the people are friendly, and it's a town that looks out for each other.

The housing situation isn't like the small rural area that I would enjoy. Instead, it's a lot of apartment buildings, but I've never had any trouble with the people who live in the complex I am in, and I haven't heard of many other issues from the complexes surrounding mine. Bonita Lakes Park is a place to visit if you want to sit along a river bank and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. There are several benches and trails so that you don't get off track while in the park.

If you enjoy looking at older items, then the Antique Mall of Meridian is somewhere to visit. There are several vendors that have set up booths and tables in what appears to be a large warehouse. The design is easy to follow, and you can find just about anything that you're looking for in the way of antiques, such as lamps, records and pictures for the wall. The Industrial Heritage Museum is another location with a lot of history about the state and the city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Meridian? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Velma Young Park
      John C. Harris Community Park
      Dumont Plaza
      Highland Park
      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Phil Harden Park
      James E. Chaney Park
      Harmon Sanders Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum
      Temple Theater for the Performing Arts
      MSU Riley Center
      Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)
      Meridian Museum of Art
      Dentzel Carousel
      Jimmie Rodgers Museum
      Mississippi Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Smoothie King
      Sonic
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Meridian? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Meridian.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Meridian? The cost of living in Meridian is 81/100 - which is 3% lower than Mississippi.
      Meridian
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Meridian? Meridian crime rates are 2,434, which are 22% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      2,434 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -46%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Meridian? The median income in Meridian is $30,088 which is 26% lower than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $30,08846% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,09423% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Meridian a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Alliance Health Center
      Rush Foundation Hospital
      Anderson Regional Medical Center - South
      Anderson Regional Medical Center - North
      Alliance Health Center
      East Mississippi State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Meridian home prices? Meridian home prices are $84,300 - which is 20% lower than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $84,30054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70925% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Meridian have good schools? The Meridian graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Meridian a good place to live? Meridian has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      41%

      8 total surveys

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