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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 23.4% 16.2% +7.2% $10,000 to $14,999 10.3% 8.8% +1.5% $15,000 to $19,999 9.7% 8.0% +1.7% $20,000 to $24,999 6.4% 7.7% -1.3% $25,000 to $29,999 6.1% 7.2% -1.1% $30,000 to $34,999 7.6% 6.9% +0.7% $35,000 to $39,999 4.7% 6.1% -1.4% $40,000 to $44,999 4.7% 5.5% -0.8% $45,000 to $49,999 4.6% 4.7% -0.1% $50,000 to $59,999 6.2% 7.9% -1.7% $60,000 to $74,999 7.1% 8.2% -1.1% $75,000 to $99,999 4.0% 6.8% -2.8% $100,000 to $124,999 2.4% 2.8% -0.4% $125,000 to $149,999 0.7% 1.1% -0.4% $150,000 to $199,999 0.6% 0.9% -0.3% $200,000 or more 1.5% 1.2% +0.3% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 9.2% 7.4% +1.8% 10.0% to 14.9% 12.7% 11.5% +1.2% 15.0% to 19.9% 11.6% 12.6% -1.0% 20.0% to 24.9% 9.4% 10.8% -1.4% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.1% 8.5% +1.6% 30.0% to 34.9% 5.9% 6.2% -0.3% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.0% 4.6% +0.4% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.7% 5.9% +0.8% 50.0% or more 19.1% 17.1% +2.0% Not computed 10.4% 15.3% -4.9% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 13.1% 14.4% -1.3% 25 to 34 years 28.2% 27.5% +0.7% 35 to 44 years 20.4% 22.7% -2.3% 45 to 54 years 14.5% 15.0% -0.5% 55 to 64 years 8.3% 8.1% +0.2% 65 to 74 years 7.6% 6.0% +1.6% 75 to 84 years 5.7% 4.4% +1.3% 85 years and over 2.2% 1.8% +0.4% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 57.5% 37.6% +19.9% 30 to 44 minutes 9.8% 22.4% -12.6% 45 to 59 minutes 5.7% 11.2% -5.5% 60 or more minutes 27.0% 28.8% -1.8%
Source: 2000 Census
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Located in Lauderdale County in east Mississippi, Meridian is a great place to live. The Meridian Public School District provides a variety of public schooling options. Meridian Community College and Mississippi State University offer great options for higher education as well. The city is proud of its history and is made up of nine historic districts. A variety of museums are open for residents including the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, the Frank Wlliams Home, and the Meridian Museum of Art.
Meridian boasts a lengthy history and some very prominent residents; the Jimmy Rodgers Museum and Frank Williams Home are great ways to spend an afternoon embracing history and the city’s famous residents. Be prepared to find a variety of art galleries and performances. The Meridian Museum of Art, the Meridian Little Theatre, the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center, the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, and the Riley Center are great options for recreation and community involvement.
Education and Employment in Meridian
The city is home to twelve public schools, a variety of private schools, Meridian Community College, and Mississippi State College. The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is a treasured amenity in the community providing amazing resources to residents. The Meridian Star is the only newspaper in the area but is a great resource of past and present events and news. There are two military branches located in town, the Naval Air Station Meridian and Key Field, and both employ a large number of residents. Three local hospitals also account for a large number of residential employment and provide quality healthcare to all residents. MyNewPlace wants to help you find your next apartment in Meridian. Whether you want to be close to work, play, or a variety of recreational activities, MyNewPlace makes it easy to get what you want!
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There are vast recreational options in Meridian. A wide variety of activities are outdoors, including the 3,300 acres in the city that are established for parks and public grounds. Those acres also include three small lakes, a municipal golf course, and walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding trails. Okatibbee Lake, Dunn’s Falls, Splashdown Country Water Park, and a 10,000 square foot playground known as Planet Playground, all offer great outdoor recreational opportunities. Bonita Lakes Mall and five movie theatres are located here as well, making this a place to find community amenities, recreation, and a fantastic new apartment too!
Average Apartment Rent in Meridian, Mississippi
| # Bedrooms | Mar | Feb | Jan | 3 Month % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $630 | $630 | $625 | 0.8% |
| 2 Bed | $700 | $700 | $697 | 0.4% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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