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Meriden
City in Connecticut, United States
Overview
Meriden is a lively mid-sized city in central Connecticut, known for its scenic parks, historic charm, and convenient location between Hartford and New Haven. The city offers an appealing blend of outdoor activities, local dining, and welcoming neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Connecticut
Population
60,850
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.54°, -72.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,395
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1164 mm
Internet Speed
433 Mbps
Upload
344 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HFD
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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