Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Meriden

Affordability in Meriden, CT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Meriden is $1,294 and the median household income is $71,253 annually. About 40% of Meriden residents are renters, reflecting a sizable renter community in the city.

Meriden has 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 927 units, which can offer qualified renters a more affordable alternative to market-rate housing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Meriden Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report offenses.

Getting Around Meriden

The area around Meriden's assisted properties scores 79 (Very Walkable), 42 (Some Transit) for transit, and 54 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 14 public schools across 2 districts serve Meriden, including 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Meriden, CT

The median household income in Meriden is $71,253 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent across the city is $1,294 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Meriden can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on area median income, not market rates.

• Median household income: $71,253/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,294/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 40% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 11 HUD-assisted properties mapped in Meriden, 5 are located in high-risk flood zones. Renters at those properties may want to ask about flood insurance requirements and building-level flood mitigation before signing a lease.