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Centerville is a small town of 1,266 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,813
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Centerville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 90.8
Centerville's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Centerville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Centerville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$955
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Centerville's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.2 /100k
Property Crime
1074.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Centerville is served primarily by CENTERVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Centerville, TX
National Avg
School District
CENTERVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Centerville sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Centerville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Centerville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,700 and median rent is $955/month.
Centerville's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Centerville are operated by CENTERVILLE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Centerville, TX has a population of 1,266, a median household income of $45,813, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Centerville averages 59.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Centerville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75833.
The population of Centerville, Texas is 1,266 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Centerville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $92,700, median household income $45,813, crime index 41 (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.
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