At a Glance
Median Income
$65,952
$24,060 per capita
Home Value
$145,200
Zillow: $238,780
Median Rent
$781/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
18.1% smoking rate
How Centreville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centreville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centreville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Centreville residents earn a median household income of $65,952 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,060. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centreville is $145,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,780. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
12.8% of adults in Centreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centreville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,591
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,952
Per Capita$24,060
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,200
Rent$781
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$238,780
Housing Units462
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation826 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Centreville was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.