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Meridian Charter Township
  • Suburb of Lansing, MI

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    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
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  5. Good for Families
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  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
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  11. Outdoor Activities
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  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Meridian Charter Township is a suburb of Lansing with a population of 43,688. Meridian Charter Township is in Ingham County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Meridian Charter Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Meridian Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Meridian Charter Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Meridian Charter Township are highly rated.

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About Meridian Charter Township...
Population
43,688

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$256,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,043
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    97.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    38.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    38.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    124.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,641.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    163.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    13%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Meridian Charter Township

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$76,103
National
$69,021

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