Centreville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Centreville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,725. Residents earn $93,276 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,725 Population 1,724/sq mi density
$93,276 Median Income $43,011 per capita
$430,900 Home Value $518,959 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 1,169 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,276 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$430,900 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K (30% below avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,276
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $430,900
53% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 265/100K
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.9%
30% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,235
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Centreville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,725
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,724/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,276
Per Capita$43,011
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,875M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$430,900
Rent$1,235
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$518,959

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property1,169/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault199/100K
Burglary132/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+94.9%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute32 min
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Is Centreville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Centreville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Centreville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Centreville is $93,276, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Centreville is $430,900, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Centreville is below the national average at 265 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,169 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Centreville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Centreville has a population of 4,725 with a density of 1,724 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 10.9% Black.

Population

4,725
Total Population
1,724
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Centreville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Centreville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Centreville is $93,276, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Centreville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,276
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,011
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$109,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,637
County GDP$2,875M

Business (County)

Restaurants99
Healthcare115
Retail198
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,173
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Centreville is $430,900, 53% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,235 (6% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $518,959.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$430,900
53% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$518,959
Median List Price$509,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$509,450
$/Sq Ft$157
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops23.1%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,235
6% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,173
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Centreville, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Centreville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death6,444/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access71.9%
Healthcare Facilities115
Centreville has a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 residents, 30% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,169 per 100,000 (40% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Centreville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent264.7/100K
30% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery66.2/100K
Assault198.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,169.2/100K
40% below US avg
Burglary132.4/100K
Theft1,014.8/100K
Vehicle Theft22.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Centreville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall16.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density1,724/sq mi
Coordinates39.0423°N, 76.0625°W
County FIPS24035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 35.1%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.9%
30% above US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,724/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities115
Restaurants99
Retail Stores198

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Work from Home15.7%

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