At a Glance
Median Income
$128,167
$63,885 per capita
Home Value
$626,700
Zillow: $638,401
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Centennial Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centennial's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centennial a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Centennial residents earn a median household income of $128,167 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,885. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centennial is $626,700 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,401. Median rent is $2,061/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Centennial reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.9% of adults in Centennial hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centennial has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population107,386
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density3,561/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,167
Per Capita$63,885
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B+
Home Value$626,700
Rent$2,061
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$638,401
Housing Units41,927
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property1,208/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,735 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Centennial was founded in 2001.
The median home in Centennial was built in 1983.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.