At a Glance
Median Income
$81,500
$50,770 per capita
Home Value
$262,300
Zillow: $377,339
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.0% smoking rate
How Centerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centerville 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
Centerville residents earn a median household income of $81,500 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,770. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centerville is $262,300 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,339. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Centerville reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,126/100K.
Education
47.4% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centerville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population24,815
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,260/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$50,770
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,300
Rent$1,182
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$377,339
Housing Units12,001
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,126/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Centerville was founded in 1796.
The median home in Centerville was built in 1978.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.