Living in Centreville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centreville · Census data 2020–2024
Centreville has 71,706 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $139,510 (50% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $590,500, the median rent is $2,299/month.
Centreville at a glance
- Population
- 71,706
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $139,510State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $590,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,299/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Centreville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Centreville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centreville the median home value is $590,500, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,751 a month in housing costs.
Centreville median household income
The median household income in Centreville is $139,510 and the income per person is $60,220. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Centreville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,414
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.86
Centreville demographics
- Population
- 71,706
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 25,060
- Foreign-born
- 35.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centreville ›
Education in Centreville
58.2% of adults 25 and older in Centreville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centreville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Centreville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 71,706 | $139,510 | $590,500 | $2,299 |
| Bull Run | 7,823 | $241,933 | $918,700 | $3,293 |
| Fair Lakes | 8,894 | $127,332 | $588,200 | $2,419 |
| Greenbriar | 8,243 | $142,634 | $662,500 | $2,324 |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $663,600 | $2,312 |
| Yorkshire | 9,782 | $112,829 | $451,000 | $1,777 |
| Union Mill | 4,484 | $250,001 | $961,400 | $2,365 |
| Navy | 3,839 | $238,676 | $1,004,000 | — |
| Braddock | 6,536 | $211,689 | $941,600 | $2,419 |
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What is the median household income in Centreville, VA?
The median household income in Centreville is $139,510, 50% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Centreville?
The median home value in Centreville is $590,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Centreville?
The median gross rent in Centreville is $2,299 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Centreville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Centreville?
The median age in Centreville is 37.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Centreville?
The average commute to work in Centreville is 28 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centreville?
The unemployment rate in Centreville is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centreville?
58.2% of adults in Centreville 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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