Anyone looking at Meridian, ID mobile homes should know a bit about the local terrain and how that affects the weather. Most of Meridian was built on a broad plain in the central part of Treasure Valley, though the southeast edge of the city is on a slight rise. Several irrigation canals still run from southeast to northwest across the city, branching off the Boise River to the city’s north. You can just see the Owyhee Mountains off to the south, and high points like Squaw Butte and Shafer Butte can be seen to the north and northeast. Meridian has a semi-arid climate, and is heavily dependent on its canals for water. Its location leads to hot, dry summers and cold winters with very little snow. Meridian receives less than an inch of rain most months, and the average high temperature in July is 91 degrees F. The record high for July is 111 F. Average lows in January are around 25 degrees F, and the record January low was -17 F. Before you decide whether or not any of the Meridian mobile homes for sale are right for you, though, think about what kind of neighborhood you want to live in. What factors would make one better than another? Is the length of your commute the primary factor, or is it the safety of the neighborhood and proximity to schools? Each of the following areas attracts different types of people. Meridian Neighborhoods Crosby Park If you are looking to buy a mobile home in Meridian, the neighborhood of Crosby Park is worth a look. It includes not just the park but also Paramount Elementary School and Rocky Mountain High School. Housing prices are high in Crosby Park, with median values around $674,000. Crosby Park is a densely packed urban neighborhood made up mostly of medium sized single-family homes, apartment buildings and high-rises. Most are quite new as well having been built after the year 2000. Vacancy rates are vanishingly low, at 0%, so if you do find a mobile home for sale in Crosby Park, expect it to move quickly. McMillan and North Vicenza This wide-open neighborhood includes West Bridgetower Community Park and Pleasant View Elementary School. The median real estate prices there are high even by national standards, at more than $688,000. The density is suburban, and you’ll have plenty of room to breathe in this part of the city. The residential land is a mix of medium and large single-family units, most built after 2000, but a few dating from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The vacancy rate is very low, at just 1.2%. Still, it is a great place to buy a mobile home in Idaho, if you can find a property up for sale. South Eagle and Magic View This neighborhood near the center of town includes Crossroads Middle School. It is an affluent suburban neighborhood with median property values in excess of $707,000. Worse, the vacancy rate is 0%, or at least too low to be measurable. However, if you do find any mobile homes in this part of Meridian, ID, they will probably be very nice indeed.