Meriden, CT town hall & government
Meriden spent $183.7 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $3,049 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Meriden's government.
Where Meriden's money goes
Meriden runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 65%
- Property taxes 34%
- Fees & charges 1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Meriden
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Meriden School District
Meriden's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Meriden, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 31%
- State 57%
- Federal 12%
Of the $19,289 per pupil, $11,480 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
What homeowners in Meriden pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Meriden's government
Who represents Meriden
Meriden is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative Jahana Hayes. Ned Lamont is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.