Meriden/Wallingford

Meriden, CT

Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.3 (168 Reviews)

Located in central Connecticut, this neighborhood of homes and rentals sits midway between Hartford to the north and New Haven to the south, a 30-minute commute in both directions via highway or the Amtrak rail system. History buffs love the number of National Register of Historical Places in this town, including the former Meriden Curtain Fixture Company factory, a sprawling red brick building converted into the Charles Street Place Apartments.

Outdoor spaces also hold historical landmark status, such as the world-renowned 1,800-acre Hubbard Park from the designers of New York's Central Park. Meriden provides 24 municipal parks, one of the top 10 public golf courses in Connecticut, and three dedicated trails for hiking, biking, and running.

Residents gather at the award-winning Ted's Restaurant, an area staple for over 50 years and home to the first steamed cheeseburger. Locals enjoy brick-oven pizza at the Little Rendezvous, and the hangout for weekend sports, darts, and pool leagues, Ryder's on Main, welcomes many to this friendly hole-in-the-wall bar.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Meriden/Wallingford is $1,331 for a studio, $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,743 for two bedrooms, and $1,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meriden/Wallingford has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Studio
511 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,331/month

Average Rent

1 BR
680 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,356/month

Average Rent

2 BR
932 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,743/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,132 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,573/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT

Niche Reviews

3.3 168 Reviews

Current Resident

3 months ago•Niche Review

I don't love it, but it is home. I tried moving away but coming back to where my roots are felt like the right move.

Current Resident

6 months ago•Niche Review

Meriden is a medium-sized urban town that I have spent 4 and a half years in. I liked that, they have a nice bus system it really did help me get around at times. I hope that housing is improved upon or more programs become available to those who need help affording housing since it has become very expensive and hard to find places to live.

Current Resident

1 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Been here my whole life and wouldn't want to live no other place but meriden I know most of the city just hate that there is nothing really to do here.....

Current Resident

2 years ago•Niche Review

I have grown up in Meriden. It has definitely changed over the years. There are still some great parts of it such as the walking trails and the newly redone high schools.

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