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Centennial, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
107,386 Population 3,561/sq mi density
$128,167 Median Income $63,885 per capita
$626,700 Home Value $638,401 Zillow
$2,061 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,208 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$626,700 home value, $2,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Centennial, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,167
71% above
$63,885 per capita
Home Value
$626,700
122% above
Zillow: $638,401
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
77% above
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.9%
84% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
30% below
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)

Income
171%
Home Value
222%
Rent
177%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
184%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
35%
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.