Living in Centennial, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centennial · Census data 2020–2024
Centennial has 521 residents with a median age of 65.6. The median household income is $110,579 (45% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $288,600.
Centennial is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Centennial at a glance
- Population
- 521
- Median age
- 65.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $110,579State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $288,600State: $309,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.2%
Is Centennial a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Centennial
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centennial the median home value is $288,600, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,313 a month in housing costs.
Centennial median household income
The median household income in Centennial is $110,579 and the income per person is $55,856. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Centennial: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 392
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.93
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Centennial has many vacation and second homes.
Centennial demographics
- Population
- 521
- Median age
- 65.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 59.1%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centennial ›
Education in Centennial
82.2% of adults 25 and older in Centennial have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centennial
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 82.6%
- Drive alone
- 17.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Centennial vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 521 | $110,579 | $288,600 | — |
| Laramie | 32,234 | $55,613 | $319,500 | $925 |
| Rock River | 219 | $49,500 | $127,000 | $2,059 |
| Encampment | 466 | $54,668 | $231,900 | $1,158 |
| Saratoga | 1,740 | $85,234 | $296,400 | $1,136 |
| Walden | 573 | $40,972 | $169,600 | $1,692 |
| Medicine Bow | 442 | $72,500 | $74,600 | $529 |
| Hanna | 789 | $75,540 | $123,000 | — |
| Red Feather Lakes | 365 | $138,696 | $356,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Centennial, WY?
The median household income in Centennial is $110,579, 45% higher than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Centennial?
The median home value in Centennial is $288,600, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
Is Centennial, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
What is the median age in Centennial?
The median age in Centennial is 65.6 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Centennial?
The unemployment rate in Centennial is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centennial?
82.2% of adults in Centennial 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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