Document And Entity Information
| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity, File Number | 1-9977 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 86-0611231 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 8800 E. Raintree Drive |
| Entity, Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Scottsdale |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 85260 |
| City Area Code | 480 |
| Local Phone Number | 515-8100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | MTH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0000833079 |