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An "up and coming" downtown
Though often overshadowed by Boise — its neighbor to the east — Downtown Meridian has an extensive history all its own. It was established over 130 years ago at the heart of a large Idaho farming community, now a sprawling suburb. “Downtown Meridian is really up and coming,” says Christina Ward, a broker with Keller Williams Realty Boise. She compares it to the Hyde Park Historic District, one of the main attractions in Boise’s North End. “[It’s] not quite as walkable, but it has older buildings and a little bit of a historic feel,” she says.
The Original Sunshine Café in Downtown Meridian serves downhome-style breakfast food.
Tulip blooms bring color and cheer to Downtown Meridian.
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Dynamic eateries, food trucks and farmstands
Despite the neighborhood’s historicity, some of Downtown Meridian’s most prominent businesses only emerged in the last quarter century. One of the more well-established local restaurants, Epi’s Basque Restaurant, opened in 1999. While its traditional Basque cuisine satisfies the stomach, Ward says it’s the heart behind Epi’s that keeps regulars like her coming back. “Our family will leave downtown Boise and drive to Meridian just to go to that restaurant because we love it so much,” she says. “It’s the way the owner makes you feel when you come: like you’re the most important person in the world.” More recent additions nearby include Eight Thirty Common, which has served brunch and drinks in a chic, boho-meets-farmhouse dining room since 2019. On Saturdays from April to October, locals can grab fresh produce, support local food trucks and listen to live music at the Meridian Main Street Market. More foodstuffs are available at several nearby grocery stores, including an Albertsons location.
Mountain Timber Coffee serves tasty java near Downtown Meridian.
Mo Joe's serves classic American breakfasts in a high-ceilinged environment.
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Pocket parks peppering the urban blocks
A few small green spaces appear throughout Downtown Meridian’s gridded, semi-urban blocks. Generations Plaza features a small playfield and a whimsical fountain where kids can cool off. One block away, Centennial Park offers a basketball half-court, an electronic play structure and public art honoring Meridian’s agrarian roots. It sits adjacent to the Meridian Community Center, which offers indoor youth and community activities.
Generations Plaza is one of several pocket parks in Downtown Meridian.
The swinging egg chair at 8th Street Park makes kids giddy (and dizzy) near Downtown Meridian.
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Celebrating local farmers since 1929
Meridian residents visit Downtown Meridian several times annually for spirited community events. The city’s flagship festival, Meridian Dairy Days, has occurred annually since 1929. This agriculture-themed celebration supports the local 4-H and Future Farmers of America chapters through a parade, a golf tournament and carnival rides. Festivalgoers eagerly anticipate each year’s crowning of the Dary Day Princesses. Other regular events in Downtown Meridian include the Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade. During this event, locals ring in the holidays by lighting a tree in Generations Plaza, watching a festive film and downing endless cups of hot cocoa.
Several golf facilities are available near Downtown Meridian.
Downtown Meridian pays homage to the city's agrarian roots.
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From one-bedroom cottages to three-bedroom farmhouses
Most homes near Downtown Meridian were built in the mid-to-late 1900s, including many ranch-style houses. However, some farmhouses, bungalows and Craftsman-style designs have stood since the early 1900s. Floor plans hover around 1,700 square feet — about 350 below the national average — while the typical lot is about 1/5 acre. Homebuyers might find a one-bedroom ranch-style cottage under 650 square feet in the low $200,000s. Price tags tend to hover around $380,000, which could buy a three-bedroom rambler over 1,200 square feet. The neighborhood’s most expensive homes include three-bedroom, nearly 2,100-square-foot farmhouses costing $600,000.
Quaint bungalows and ramblers offer simple living near Downtown Meridian.
Ranch-style homes are common in and around Downtown Meridian.
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An easy-to-remember public school pipeline
Three West Ada School District schools serve all students in the area: Meridian Elementary, Meridian Middle and Meridian High. Each has served generations of Meridian residents; Meridian High’s history spans 120 years. It and Meridian Elementary have B-minus grades overall from Niche, while Meridian Middle has a B-plus.
Meridian High School has served local teens since 1904.
Meridian Middle School serves students in the Northwest Meridian neighborhood.
Meridian Elementary School serves students in grades K-5 in Old Town Meridian.
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A 10-mile commute to Boise
Interstate 84 is about 1 mile south of Downtown Meridian, offering about a 10-mile drive to central Boise. Valley Regional Transit services bus stops along Pine Avenue.
Interstate 84 runs west to east and offers Meridian residents a straight shot to downtown Boise.
Enjoy the vibrant artwork while waiting at your bus stop in Downtown Meridian.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Meridian
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Meridian Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Meridian, Meridian sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Meridian, Meridian over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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