Meridian
$619,974
Average Value
The housing market consists of single-family builds on spacious lots
Properties here often have Spanish and Mediterranean architectural influences and were constructed over the past decade. Prices range from the low $400,000s to just over $1 million. Though Meridian has a community pool, many homes have their own private pools in spacious backyards. Residences also feature driveways and garages, as long-term street parking is prohibited. If approved by the neighborhood association, cars may park in the street on special occasions or for short periods.
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Neighborhood parks are right outside the front door or within 5 miles
Residents don’t have to search far to find outdoor activities. Community amenities, such as trails, a movie pavilion and a 5,000-square-foot pool, are available at various neighborhood park spaces. The public Las Colinas Golf Club is also next door, and Frontier Family Park, 3 miles away, has numerous athletic facilities, including an aquatic center, soccer fields and pickleball courts.Students walk to school or take five-to-10-minute car or bus rides
Children are within walking distance of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, which both score A grades on Niche. “A lot of people move here for the centralized elementary schools,” Bermudez says. Queen Creek Middle and Queen Creek High School earn A-minus ratings and are within 1 to 4 miles. High schoolers can take dual enrollment courses through Chandler Gilbert Community College or creative classes at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on campus. Families have school choice within the Queen Creek Unified School District, which follows a year-round schedule.
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Locals eat and shop at Queen Creek Marketplace
The area's central marketplace at the intersection of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth roads features dozens of retail and restaurant options. Stores include Target, Trader Joe’s and Ulta Beauty. Other shopping centers within a few miles have additional businesses and grocers, like Fry’s Food Stores and Safeway. Queen Creek Marketplace mainly offers fast-food restaurants or statewide chains, such as Barrio Queen. Prominent sit-down spots operate outside the marketplace, including Queen Creek Olive Mill, which serves farm-fresh food and sells homemade olive oil.
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Commuters use the freeway system and navigate maps by 1-mile grids
Though cyclists and joggers frequent the streets of Meridian, most residents get around by car. The freeway system, made up of state routes 24 and 202, is about 5 miles away and heads toward Phoenix, 40 miles northwest. Understanding the county’s unique layout is essential when navigating the area. “We run on a gridline here, so when you look at the dark lines and squares on a map, they are each 1-mile increments,” Bermudez says. “It makes it a lot easier to figure out where things are and how far away everything is.” Traffic can get backed up due to the active railroad along Rittenhouse Road. Though Meridian does not lie in the direct flight paths of Mesa Gateway Airport, it’s only about 8 miles away, so residents may hear planes overhead.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lora Mwaniki-Lyman
Lora Mwaniki-Lyman
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
(520) 462-4136
27 Total Sales
1 in Meridian
$515,000 Price
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Eric Herbert
Eric Herbert
Realty ONE Group
(520) 999-7186
25 Total Sales
1 in Meridian
$579,900 Price
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Alexander Prewitt
Alexander Prewitt
Real Broker
(520) 214-6602
487 Total Sales
1 in Meridian
$589,999 Price
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Stephanie Bishop
Stephanie Bishop
Responds QuicklyBliss Realty & Investments
(623) 253-3955
39 Total Sales
1 in Meridian
$400,000 Price
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Chris Lundberg
Chris Lundberg
Redeemed Real Estate
(623) 400-5946
172 Total Sales
3 in Meridian
$335K - $630K Price Range
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Kim Panozzo
Kim Panozzo
HomeSmart
(623) 888-8019
825 Total Sales
1 in Meridian
$545,000 Price
Schools
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- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Meridian Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Meridian | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
600
Median Year Built
2017
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,552
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Friday, Aug 13 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,795
Median Age
35
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$148,778
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$191,193
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.5%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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