Living in Meriden (Connecticut)
Meriden (Connecticut) is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 59,988 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 12%, #1,449 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 17%, #1,185 of 7,271), people who put healthcare first (top 18%, #1,631 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Meriden (Connecticut)
- It is part of Greater New Haven, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Meriden (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,104 of 11,898 | #110 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,324 of 9,771 | #73 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,123 of 8,006 | #78 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,900 of 6,237 | #75 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,216 of 9,474 | #100 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,827 of 9,474 | #94 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,674 of 10,762 | #102 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,537 of 4,537 | #33 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,604 of 4,444 | #33 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #1,314 of 3,053 | #31 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,571 of 7,271 | #83 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,098 of 6,227 | #59 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #1,631 of 3,933 | #28 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 59 | #1,664 of 2,119 | #42 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,483 of 8,006 | #77 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #7,672 of 12,111 | #72 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #1,590 of 4,114 | #25 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,185 of 7,271 | #27 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,631 of 9,474 | #32 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 41 | #12,324 of 18,063 | #172 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #13,771 of 16,523 | #183 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #14,796 of 18,063 | #175 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,557 of 16,523 | #72 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,091 of 21,167 | #25 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,109 of 12,111 | #50 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #4,594 of 6,413 | #77 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,449 of 12,111 | #54 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #1,897 of 4,750 | #31 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cheshire Village 9 km
- Southington 9 km
- Cheshire (Connecticut) 9 km
- Wallingford (Connecticut) 9 km
- Wallingford Center 10 km
- Kensington (Connecticut) 11 km
- Middletown (Connecticut) 13 km
- New Britain (Connecticut) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.