Median Income
$41,771
44% lower than US avg
Home Value
$127,300
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$690
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
15% higher than US avg
How Centertown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population317
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,771
Per Capita$26,824
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.2%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$318,164
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.4%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.5%
Is Centertown a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Centertown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Centertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Centertown is $41,771, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Centertown is $127,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Centertown has a population of 317 with a density of 334 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 4.1% Hispanic.
Population
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Centertown vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Centertown vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Centertown is $41,771, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Centertown vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,771 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,824 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
The median home value in Centertown is $127,300, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $318,164.
Home Values
| Census Median | $127,300 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $318,164 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $112 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 50.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Centertown, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 27.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Centertown vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
Food & Exercise