5 Reasons You Should Work Remotely in Meridian

Now that you work from home, you can live anywhere. Here's why this Southwest Idaho city should be placed high on your relocation list.

By Lauren Caggiano on September 27, 2021

Meridian is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., and it’s easy to see why.

People are drawn to the area’s “complete lifestyle” – think affordable housing, big-city amenities paired with the quiet that comes from a smaller municipality, standout recreation options, a promising job market, the list goes on and on. While many people move to the area to snag their version of this way of life, it is well suited for remote workers, and the city recently played a role in encouraging this kind of employment.

Here is a glimpse at why moving to Meridian, ID might be the best option.

1. Living Here Won’t Stretch Your Budget

Starting around 2000, Meridian’s population began to flourish, triggering industry and economic development. Numerous projects were launched to keep up with the area’s increasing population, including housing developments.

This means remote workers today can find a wide variety of homes that won’t break the bank, from starter homes and condos to multifamily housing units and subdivisions with community assets, like pools, parks, and hiking and biking trails.

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2. Your Weekends Will Be Full of Year-Round Fun

Beyond its impressive housing scene, Meridian has earned a reputation for its year-round appeal. Thanks to its four-season climate, remote workers can take part in numerous outdoor activities, from swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and biking during warmer months to ice fishing, elk feeding, skiing, hunting and snowboarding during colder months. Plus, the area is home to a number of parks, like Centennial Park and Tully Park.

3. Enjoy Endless Shopping and Dining Options

Meridian is bursting with great places to shop and dine. A must-shop experience awaits at The Village at Meridian. A few eateries the locals favor are Eight Thirty Common, Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill, and Sockeye Grill & Brewery.

4. You’re Covered With Internet, Coworking Spaces

While those who work from home don’t have to travel to the office on a regular basis, their resources and environment can play a role in their success. As far as internet access, remote workers are “set up” in Meridian. The area is primarily served by CenturyLink and Sparklight, but TDS Telecom recently announced it is expanding to Meridian and other parts of Idaho, investing between $80 million and $100 million into its fiber-to-the-home network.

Should a remote worker ever need a change of scenery, they can find coworking spaces here. For example, Regus, which creates office space/coworking environments, offers spaces for any remote worker at The Village at Meridian. This high-end aesthetic, flexible office space offers 98 private offices, four coworking desks, two meeting rooms and a business lounge. And for those with children, day care facilities are available on-site.

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5. Find Plenty of Jobs in Meridian

Down the road, if a remote worker wants to get back to the “office scene,” there are a number of great jobs available here, as the area is home to businesses such as Paylocity, Kforce, J.R. Simplot Company, St. Luke’s Health System and Wells Fargo, to name a few. Plus, it is becoming a tech hub, with companies like HP Inc. and Micron Technology here.