At a Glance
Median Income
$94,712
$47,800 per capita
Home Value
$327,500
Zillow: $410,304
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.8% smoking rate
How Center City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Center City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Center City residents earn a median household income of $94,712 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,800. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center City is $327,500 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,304. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
26.6% of adults in Center City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population668
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,712
Per Capita$47,800
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,500
Rent$1,156
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$410,304
Housing Units301
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation947 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Center City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.