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| What Meridian is like for active adults |
| Meridian is a fast growing town 10 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The population is just over 60,000. Now the third largest city in Idaho (and its fastest growing), it is also a suburb of Boise. It is close to Idaho's mountains with outstanding recreational opportunities. It offers a diversified economic base since many major high tech companies are located in this area. There are many active adult communities, along with developments that tend to attract this demographic. Average selling home prices in 2007's 3rd quarter were $209,000, unchanged from the previous year. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Fast growing city with many new developments. Close to outstanding recreational opportunities. Moderate cost of living. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Rampant growth. Other than Boise, you are far from any city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| High tech industry and construction. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Located on Idaho's western border in the southern part of the state. It is close to Idaho's mountains - Sun Valley is about 3 hours away. The elevation in Meridian is 2600'. Climate is dry in summer. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Boise has a number of cultural attractions. The University of Phoenix, Boise State University, and several small colleges are nearby. |
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| Transportation |
| Boise's airport is about 14 miles away. |
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Facts about MERIDIAN
- State: ID
- Environment: Rural,Suburban,Mountains,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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Boondocks to World Hub
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