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Paramount, Meridian

Walkability, transit, drive times, air quality & rooftop solar for Paramount, Meridian.
Mixed-use urban
68 businesses within walking distance · 4.19★ average rating
Street view of Paramount, MeridianMap of Paramount, Meridian, Treasure Valley, ID
Six dimensions, each benchmarked against Treasure Valley, ID.
Walkability
71
Dining & Shopping
90
Everyday Errands
85
Transit
0
Drive Times
82
Air Quality
66

Living & working in Paramount, Meridian

The Paramount subdivision in northwest Meridian, Idaho, is a master-planned community covering approximately one square mile, bounded by Chinden Boulevard to the north, McMillan Road to the south, Meridian Road to the east, and Linder Road to the west. The neighborhood's housing stock consists primarily of single-family residences, including both traditional multi-story single-family homes and low-maintenance patio homes. Daily lifestyle revolves around its integrated recreational amenities, which feature three community pools, a central fitness clubhouse, and several pocket parks linked by a network of walking trails. Neighborhood youth attend Paramount Elementary, which is located directly within the subdivision, while Heritage Middle School and Rocky Mountain High School are situated within walking distance.

The local economic footprint of the neighborhood is anchored by the commercial centers bordering its boundaries, notably Orchard Park at the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road, which contains retail spaces, medical offices, and the Orchard Park Library. Local services at the edge of the subdivision include dentists, urgent care clinics, and major retailers like Fred Meyer and WinCo Foods. For commuters traveling to regional employment hubs such as downtown Boise or local corporate campuses for major employers like Scentsy and Blue Cross of Idaho, road access is facilitated by Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road connecting to Interstate 84. Public transportation options are operated by Valley Regional Transit, with local bus lines such as Route 30 Pine providing a connection between Ten Mile Crossing and nearby retail centers.

The numbers

Paramount, Meridian is a mixed-use urban pocket of Treasure Valley, ID, with 68 businesses mapped within walking distance. Its walkability rates 71/100 — among the top 8% for walkability in Treasure Valley, ID. Local businesses average 4.19★ on Google, and medium foot traffic peaking 11am–2pm, 5–8pm.

For getting around, transit access scores 0/100 (Poor). There is no practical transit route to Meridian, ID, USA (~5.2 km); reaching it is about 12 min by car. Typical drive times to key destinations average 15.9 min — on the lower end for drive times in Treasure Valley, ID.

Environmentally, current air quality is good (AQI 70).

Neighbourhood composition · 68 businesses mapped

Food Beverage17
Retail14
Services10
Healthcare22
Fitness Wellness3
Education Childcare2
Balance 85/100 · Mixed-use urban

Local market activity

Average rating4.19★ · 78% rated
Business diversity0.95
Foot trafficMedium · 11am–2pm, 5–8pm
Street activityHigh · 7/10

Getting around

Transit access · 0/100 (Poor)

0 stops within an 800 m walk
Proximity0 (0%)
Density0 (0%)
Diversity0 (0%)
City-centre access0 (0%)
To Meridian, ID, USA (~5.2 km): no practical transit route — about 12 min by car

Drive time by direction (~8 km)

Colour = congestion level
N17 min Moderate
NE18 min Moderate
E15 min Moderate
SE17 min Moderate
S14 min Moderate
SW18 min Light
W13 min Moderate
NW16 min Moderate

Climate & environment

Air quality & weather

AQI 70 (Good air quality) · 29.5°C, Cloudy
Excellent (102h)   Good (376h)   Moderate (216h)
Past ~30 days of air-quality readings (area-wide).

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~210 m² usable roof · up to 107 panels · ~56,100 kWh/yr
powers ~5 homes/yr · ~39,030 kg CO₂ offset/yr
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