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Living in
Centreville.
Centreville is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Centreville
Centreville offers the economic stability and good schools you'd expect from an affluent Northern Virginia suburb, but living here means accepting the reality of car dependency and dense suburban sprawl. Your commute to D.C. or other job centers averages about 29 minutes, though that depends heavily on which routes you use and when you travel—the road network here has some quirky inefficiencies that locals find frustrating. Housing costs are steep, with median home values around $591,000 and rents near $2,299 monthly, reflecting the area's wealth and proximity to the capital.
Centreville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
35.6%
Broadband Internet
98.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.6% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Centreville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Centreville, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (25.3%), and 14.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 46% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Centreville
In Centreville, rent runs 46% above the VA average, and home values are 54% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,100
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $614,849 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Centreville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Centreville, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Centreville: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Centreville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Centreville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Centreville, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Centreville, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Centreville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
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
Fairfax County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Centreville, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Centreville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.94" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.72" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.53" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 3.30" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Centreville
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Centreville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.3 mi away · Fairfax
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Manassas
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Reston
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.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Centreville
Centreville's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Centreville (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
10.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
12.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
11.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
12.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 157 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 80% graduate · median earnings $43,211 (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: Manassas National Battlefield Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Centreville
Centreville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Manassas National Battlefield Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
6 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
11 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
14 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
17 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
18 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Centreville
Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germaine Dr., Centreville
Cities Near Centreville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Centreville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Centreville FAQ
Is Centreville, Virginia affordable?⌄
Centreville's median rent is $2,299/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $139,510/year. Median home value is $590,500.
Is Centreville, Virginia safe?⌄
Centreville is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 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 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Centreville, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Centreville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Centreville, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Centreville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,299/month and median household income is $139,510/year. The median home value is $590,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Centreville, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Centreville is 28 minutes, which is about 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