What are the schools like in Centreville, MD?

Centreville is served primarily by Queen Anne's County Public Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Centreville?

The median household income in Centreville, MD is $101,455 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Centreville, MD?

Centreville has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Centreville, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Centreville, MD affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centreville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $413,200 and the median rent is $1,333 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Centreville, MD?

Centreville has a violent crime rate of 210.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 841.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centreville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Centreville is a small town of 4,700 in Maryland, with a median household income of $101,455 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Centreville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Centreville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Centreville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Centreville's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centreville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Centreville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$413,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,455	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centreville's violent crime rate is 210.4 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

210.4 /100k

Property Crime

841.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Centreville is served primarily by Queen Anne's County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centreville, MD	National Avg
School District	Queen Anne's County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centreville sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centreville, MD
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Centreville, MD	National Avg
Population	4,700	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Queenstown, MD 7 mi Church Hill, MD 8 mi Grasonville, MD 9 mi Queen Anne, MD 10 mi Kent Narrows, MD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Centreville

Centreville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21617

Centreville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centreville, MD affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Centreville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $413,200 and median rent is $1,333/month.

What is the crime rate in Centreville, MD?

Centreville's violent crime rate is 210.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 841.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Centreville?

Public schools in Centreville are operated by Queen Anne's County Public Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centreville, MD a good place to live?

Centreville, MD has a population of 4,700, a median household income of $101,455, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Centreville?

Centreville averages 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centreville?

Centreville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21617.

What is the population of Centreville?

The population of Centreville, Maryland is 4,700 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centreville?

Key numbers for living in Centreville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $413,200, median household income $101,455, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centreville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.