What are the schools like in Centerville, OH?

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville City. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, OH is $79,509 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, OH?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Centerville, OH affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centerville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,200 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Centerville, OH?

Centerville has a violent crime rate of 38.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1008.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerville, OH a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small city of 24,510 in Ohio, with a median household income of $79,509 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Centerville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Centerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Centerville 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: 92.3

Centerville's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centerville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centerville, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,509	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centerville's violent crime rate is 38.1 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.1 /100k

Property Crime

1008.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, OH	National Avg
School District	Centerville City	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation and 12.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centerville, OH
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.0"
Annual Snowfall	12.3"

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, OH	National Avg
Population	24,510	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellbrook, OH 3 mi Kettering, OH 4 mi Five Points, OH 6 mi Oakwood, OH 6 mi West Carrollton, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

45459 45458

Centerville vs Other Cities

Centerville, OH vs Bellbrook, OH Centerville, OH vs Kettering, OH Centerville, OH vs Five Points, OH Centerville, OH vs Oakwood, OH Centerville, OH vs West Carrollton, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, OH affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centerville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,200 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, OH?

Centerville's violent crime rate is 38.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1008.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Centerville?

Public schools in Centerville are operated by Centerville City. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, OH a good place to live?

Centerville, OH has a population of 24,510, a median household income of $79,509, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Centerville?

Centerville averages 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches with about 12.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 45459, 45458.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Ohio is 24,510 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centerville?

Key numbers for living in Centerville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $238,200, median household income $79,509, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.