Median Income
$101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value
$715,000
154% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
55% lower than US avg
How Centre Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population31,093
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$56,600
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty5.6%
Commute28 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$715,000
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units11,970
Rent Burden16.9%
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+5.2%
Is Centre Wellington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Centre Wellington receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Centre Wellington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Centre Wellington is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Centre Wellington among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Centre Wellington is $715,000, making it a premium housing market at 154% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.
Centre Wellington has a population of 31,093 with a density of 197 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 3.3% Asian.
Population
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Centre Wellington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.3% |
Social Characteristics
Centre Wellington vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Centre Wellington is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income: Centre Wellington vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $101,000 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |
The median home value in Centre Wellington is $715,000, 154% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $715,000 |
| 154% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.4% |
| Housing Units | 11,970 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Centre Wellington vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Centre Wellington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 158.1 sq mi (409.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |