Centralia, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,615
Population
1,586/sq mi density
$51,868
Median Income
$26,812 per capita
$165,600
Home Value
$270,351 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
239
Violent Crime/100K
2,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,868 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$165,600
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,045
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$165,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$270,351
Median Sale Price
$187,075
Median List Price
$237,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$723/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
52 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
15.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $165,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,351 |
| Median Sale Price | $187,075 |
| Median List Price | $237,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
| Days on Market | 52 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,045 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
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