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Centerville.
About
Life in Centerville
Centerville is an established suburb on the south side of the Dayton area, with a settled, older feel: the median age is about 46. It's a comfortable, affordable place to own a home. The median home value is $287,200, below the national median, though Zillow's estimate has risen about 30% in five years.
Centerville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Centerville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Centerville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.6%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
29.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.2%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Centerville
In Centerville, rent runs 23% above the OH average, and home values are 34% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,138
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $386,981 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Centerville
Unemployment in Centerville is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Centerville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Centerville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Centerville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 89% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Centerville runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
37.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
759.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Centerville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Centerville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,500 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,350 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,300 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $96,950 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,200 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,500 |
| 2019 | 27 | Winter Weather | $502.0M |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $202,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Centerville is about 5% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Centerville, is typically good — 220 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
220
per year
Moderate Days
141
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Centerville is about 5% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Centerville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.0"
Annual Snowfall
12.3"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.48" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.21" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.90" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.63" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 2.81" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 2.97" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.02" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Centerville
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Centerville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Miamisburg
Kettering Health Main Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Kettering
Miami Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Dayton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Centerville
Centerville's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Centerville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,682 students · in-state tuition $50,610 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Wright State University-Main Campus
11 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,762 students · in-state tuition $12,268 · 49% graduate · median earnings $53,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $16,800 · 66% graduate · median earnings $68,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Centerville
Centerville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
14 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Centerville
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville
Woodbourne Library
6060 Far Hills Ave, Centerville
Cities Near Centerville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Centerville FAQ
Is Centerville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Centerville's median rent is $1,270/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $85,492/year. Median home value is $287,200.
Is Centerville, Ohio safe?⌄
Centerville's violent crime rate was 37 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 759 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Centerville, Ohio?⌄
Centerville has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Centerville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Centerville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,270/month and median household income is $85,492/year. The median home value is $287,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Centerville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Centerville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from