What are the schools like in Centerville, UT?

Centerville is served primarily by Davis District. The district operates 63 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, UT is $113,697 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, UT?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 118.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Centerville, UT affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centerville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $452,600 and the median rent is $1,462 per month.

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

Centerville has a violent crime rate of 79.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1433.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerville, UT a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small city of 16,740 in Utah, with a median household income of $113,697 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 95.1

Centerville's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centerville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centerville, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$452,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,462	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,697	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centerville's violent crime rate is 79.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.3 /100k

Property Crime

1433.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by Davis District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, UT	National Avg
School District	Davis District	—
Elementary Schools	63	—
Middle Schools	17	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 25.6 inches of annual precipitation and 118.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centerville, UT
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	25.6"
Annual Snowfall	118.9"

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, UT	National Avg
Population	16,740	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Bountiful, UT 2 mi Bountiful, UT 4 mi Woods Cross, UT 4 mi Farmington, UT 4 mi North Salt Lake, UT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84014

Centerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, UT affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centerville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $452,600 and median rent is $1,462/month.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, UT?

Centerville's violent crime rate is 79.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1433.1 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 Davis District. The district has 63 elementary, 17 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1. 46.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, UT a good place to live?

Centerville, UT has a population of 16,740, a median household income of $113,697, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 36.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.6 inches with about 118.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84014.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Utah is 16,740 with a median age of 38.7. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $452,600, median household income $113,697, crime index 40 (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.