Living in Centralia, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centralia · Census data 2020–2024
Centralia has 4,690 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $66,438 (6% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $174,300, the median rent is $685/month.
Centralia at a glance
- Population
- 4,690
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,438State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $174,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $685/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Centralia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Centralia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centralia the median home value is $174,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Centralia median household income
The median household income in Centralia is $66,438 and the income per person is $29,937. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Centralia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,138
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Centralia demographics
- Population
- 4,690
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,987
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centralia ›
Education in Centralia
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Centralia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centralia
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Centralia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 4,690 | $66,438 | $174,300 | $685 |
| Hallsville | 1,927 | $71,000 | $214,800 | $1,127 |
| Sturgeon | 1,035 | $76,250 | $146,500 | $856 |
| Clark | 200 | $71,250 | $131,300 | $771 |
| Mexico | 11,477 | $50,873 | $139,800 | $686 |
| Vandiver | 127 | $56,719 | $115,600 | $1,125 |
| Renick | 119 | $34,583 | $106,300 | $1,344 |
| Harrisburg | 312 | $68,906 | $206,700 | $944 |
| Auxvasse | 1,452 | $56,307 | $132,600 | $568 |
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Centralia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Centralia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Centralia, MO?
The median household income in Centralia is $66,438, 6% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Centralia?
The median home value in Centralia is $174,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Centralia?
The median gross rent in Centralia is $685 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Centralia, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Centralia?
The median age in Centralia is 40.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Centralia?
The average commute to work in Centralia is 21 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centralia?
The unemployment rate in Centralia is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centralia?
33.5% of adults in Centralia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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