Living in Centerville, South Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centerville · Census data 2020–2024

Centerville has 7,049 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $64,380 (7% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $229,700, the median rent is $1,103/month.

Centerville at a glance

Population
7,049
Median age
42.1State: 40.2
Median household income
$64,380State: $69,324
Median home value
$229,700State: $259,000
Median rent
$1,103/moState: $1,180
Homeowners
80.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Average commute
24 min

Is Centerville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.

Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the South Carolina median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Centerville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centerville the median home value is $229,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,312 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Centerville$229,700
South Carolina$259,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Centerville$1,103
South Carolina$1,180
United States$1,413

Centerville median household income

The median household income in Centerville is $64,380 and the income per person is $38,094. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).

Median household income

Centerville$64,380
South Carolina$69,324
United States$80,734

Housing in Centerville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
3,292
Owner-occupied
80.9%
Renter-occupied
19.1%
Vacant
5.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.27

Centerville demographics

Population
7,049
Median age
42.1
Under 18
18.2%
65 and older
20.8%
Households
3,101
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
8.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black16.4%
Asian1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centerville ›

Education in Centerville

22.3% of adults 25 and older in Centerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville22.3%
South Carolina32.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Centerville

Unemployment rate
1.6%State: 4.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
5.8%
Drive alone
84.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.3%

Centerville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Centerville7,049$64,380$229,700$1,103
Northlake4,390$89,635$277,700$1,038
Anderson30,051$46,933$218,200$975
Sandy Springs1,105$70,833$309,700$976
Homeland Park6,632$40,218$103,700$829
Pendleton3,594$61,901$250,500$1,034
Starr258$75,833$175,000—
Clemson18,072$49,520$398,400$1,007
Belton4,458$49,107$133,500$972

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Living in Centerville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Centerville, SC?

The median household income in Centerville is $64,380, 7% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Centerville?

The median home value in Centerville is $229,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.

How much is rent in Centerville?

The median gross rent in Centerville is $1,103 per month, about 40% of household income.

Is Centerville, SC a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the South Carolina median.

What is the median age in Centerville?

The median age in Centerville is 42.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Centerville?

The average commute to work in Centerville is 24 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Centerville?

The unemployment rate in Centerville is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Centerville?

22.3% of adults in Centerville 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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