Meriden Center
142 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
Living in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, roughly halfway between New Haven and Hartford. It grew into a major manufacturing center in the 1800s, earning the nickname 'Silver City' for its silverware and metalware companies, and its downtown and Hanging Hills still carry that industrial-era architecture and landscape design. Meriden became a town in 1806 and a city in 1867.
Meriden at a glance
- $320,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 29.99–31.33 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to New Haven
- New HavenCounty · South Central Connecticut
Meriden's villages and zip codes
Meriden uses 06450 for the main post office and 06451 for South Meriden.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden Center | 06450 | Downtown Meriden, around City Hall, the Meriden Green and the Meriden Transit Center on the New Haven–Springfield rail line. |
| South Meriden | 06451 | The southwest section of the city where the Quinnipiac River runs through a gorge lined with sandstone and brownstone cliffs. |
Meriden covers about 24.16 square miles and borders Wallingford, Cheshire, Southington, Berlin, Middlefield and Middletown. It was incorporated in 1867.
Things to do in Meriden, CT
Start with Hubbard Park and Castle Craig and Solomon Goffe House, then 3 more below.
Hubbard Park and Castle Craig
An roughly 1,800-acre city park in the Hanging Hills, designed with the Olmsted Brothers, containing Castle Craig, a 1900 stone observation tower on the National Register of Historic Places with views toward Long Island Sound on a clear day.
999 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
Solomon Goffe House
The oldest house in Meriden, built in 1711 and converted into a museum in 1986, on the National Register of Historic Places.
677 North Colony St, Meriden, CT 06450
Giuffrida Park
A city park with hiking trails and a lake, offering outdoor recreation on the east side of the city.
Reservoir Ave, Meriden, CT
Curtis Memorial Library / Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
A 1903 Neo-Classical building across from City Hall, on the National Register of Historic Places and now home to a cultural center.
Meriden Center
Meriden Green
A downtown green space and event space in the city center, part of Meriden's downtown redevelopment around the transit center.
Meriden Center
More worth a visit
- Gallery 53A gallery on Colony Street run by the Arts & Crafts Association of Meriden.
- Meriden Linear TrailsTrail sections built on former rail beds, including the Quinnipiac River Gorge Trail and Hanover Pond Trail.
A little history
Meriden was originally part of Wallingford, gained its own meetinghouse in 1727, became a town in 1806, and was incorporated as a city in 1867.
In the second half of the 1800s Meriden became known as the 'Silver City' for its concentration of silverware, metalware and cutlery manufacturers, including the Meriden Britannia Company, a predecessor of the International Silver Company.
Castle Craig, a stone observation tower in Hubbard Park, was dedicated in 1900 and remains a Meriden landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Meriden
Meriden sits among the Hanging Hills of the Metacomet Ridge, giving the city direct access to trap-rock peaks, city parkland and the Quinnipiac River gorge.
- Hubbard ParkRoughly 1,800 acres in the Hanging Hills with hiking trails, Castle Craig and Merimere Reservoir.
- Giuffrida ParkHiking trails and a lake on the city's east side.
- Quinnipiac River Gorge TrailA trail through the Quinnipiac River gorge in South Meriden, built on a former rail bed.
- Hanover Pond TrailA trail around Hanover Pond, an impoundment of the Quinnipiac River in South Meriden.
Where to eat in Meriden: restaurants and coffee
1 places in Meriden to try, including restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Ted's Restaurant
Restaurant
A longtime Meriden restaurant known for its steamed cheeseburger, a regional specialty dating to the early 1900s.
1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
Walkability and getting around Meriden
Downtown Meriden, around the Meriden Green and Transit Center, is walkable with sidewalks and mixed-use redevelopment, but much of the wider city runs along commercial corridors like Broad Street and East Main Street that are built for cars.
South Meriden
Drive times
- New Haven, about 18 miles25–30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 30 miles35–40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Meriden Transit Center in downtown Meriden is on the New Haven–Springfield Line, served by CT Rail Hartford Line commuter trains as well as Amtrak's Northeast Regional, Valley Flyer and Vermonter intercity trains. CTtransit provides local bus service.
Meriden property taxes and home prices
Meriden's real estate tax rate for 2026–27 depends on the taxing district: from 29.99 to 31.33 mills across 2 districts. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $2,193 a year in taxes at 31.33 mills.
What homes in Meriden sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $305,000361 sales | $212,000123 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $320,000460 sales | $220,625134 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Meriden's mill rate for 2026–27
29.99–31.33mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Meriden - District 231.33 mills
- Rest of Meriden29.99 mills
- Motor vehicles29.99 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Meriden's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town-wide rate listed by the state |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 32.99 |
| 2023–24 | 34.79 |
| 2024–25 | 36.31 |
| 2025–26 | 37.91 |
| 2026–27 | 29.99 |
Meriden's town rate went from 32.99 in 2022–23 to 29.99 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Meriden property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Meriden
What we check on a Meriden purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and older housing stock.
First-time buyer programs in Meriden
CHFA sets Meriden's income and price limits for New Haven County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Quinnipiac River runs through South Meriden and Harbor Brook crosses the city before emptying into Hanover Pond; low-lying land near these waterways falls within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for MeridenMuch of Meriden's housing predates modern code
Meriden's neighborhoods include a large amount of 19th- and early 20th-century housing built during its manufacturing era. Buyers should budget for inspections that cover older wiring, plumbing and roofing common in homes of that age.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Meriden?
Send us a Meriden address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Meriden: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Meriden: Eversource / United Illuminating for power.
- ElectricEversource / United Illuminating
- Natural gasEversource
- WaterSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority / Meriden Water Division
- Sewer or septicCity sewer service covers most developed areas of Meriden
- Trash and recyclingThe city provides curbside trash and recycling collection; check the city website for the current schedule.
Town offices and contacts
Meriden Town Hall is at 142 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450. Main line: (203) 630-4031. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(203) 630-4031
- City/Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(203) 630-4031
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Parks & RecreationCity parks, programs and facilities including Hubbard Park.
- Public WorksRoads and city infrastructure.
- Meriden Public LibraryThe city's public library system.
- Meriden Public SchoolsMeriden's public school district website.
Meriden, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Meriden, CT?
Meriden's real estate tax rate for 2026–27 depends on the taxing district: from 29.99 to 31.33 mills across 2 districts. The motor vehicle rate is 29.99 mills.
What is the median home price in Meriden, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Meriden was $320,000 across 460 sales, compared with $305,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $220,625 across 134 sales.
When is Meriden's next revaluation?
Meriden's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Meriden in?
Meriden is in New Haven County, in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
What are Meriden's zip codes?
Meriden uses 06450 for most of the city and 06451 for the South Meriden section.
Is there train service in Meriden?
Yes. The Meriden Transit Center downtown is served by CT Rail Hartford Line trains and Amtrak's Northeast Regional, Valley Flyer and Vermonter trains on the New Haven–Springfield Line.
How far is Meriden from New Haven and Hartford?
Meriden sits roughly halfway between the two; New Haven is about 18 miles and a 25–30 minute drive.
What is Hubbard Park?
Hubbard Park is an approximately 1,800-acre city park in the Hanging Hills that includes Castle Craig, a 1900 stone observation tower.
Does Meriden have curbside trash pickup?
Yes, the city provides curbside trash and recycling collection.
Towns near Meriden
Neighbors of Meriden in New Haven County and nearby. All New Haven County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Meriden sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Meriden, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Connecticut Town Clerk Directory, portal.ct.gov: portal.ct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.