At a Glance
Median Income
$122,917
$59,792 per capita
Home Value
$237,500
Zillow: $251,449
Median Rent
$938/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
14.8% 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+
3.9 / 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 $122,917 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,792. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 819 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centerville is $237,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,449. Median rent is $938/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
24.7% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centerville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population107
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$122,917
Per Capita$59,792
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,500
Rent$938
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$251,449
Housing Units54
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,486/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Centerville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.