What are the schools like in Centreville, VA?

Centreville is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Centreville?

The median household income in Centreville, VA is $136,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Centreville, VA?

Centreville has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Centreville, VA affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centreville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $530,100 and the median rent is $2,107 per month.

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

Centreville has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centreville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Centreville is a mid-sized city of 72,680 in Virginia, with a median household income of $136,679 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Centreville stands out for 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: 108.6

Centreville's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centreville costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Centreville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$530,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,107	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centreville's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centreville is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centreville, VA	National Avg
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	141	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centreville sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centreville, VA
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Centreville, VA	National Avg
Population	72,680	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.4%	18.9%
Asian	29.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA 3 mi Fair Lakes, VA 3 mi Greenbriar, VA 3 mi Chantilly, VA 3 mi Yorkshire, VA 4 mi

Centreville vs Other Cities

Centreville, VA vs Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA Centreville, VA vs Fair Lakes, VA Centreville, VA vs Greenbriar, VA Centreville, VA vs Chantilly, VA Centreville, VA vs Yorkshire, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centreville, VA affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Centreville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $530,100 and median rent is $2,107/month.

What is the crime rate in Centreville, VA?

Centreville's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 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 Fairfax County Public Schools. The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 58.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centreville, VA a good place to live?

Centreville, VA has a population of 72,680, a median household income of $136,679, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Centreville?

Centreville averages 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Centreville?

The population of Centreville, Virginia is 72,680 with a median age of 37.3. 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 109 (100 = US average), median home $530,100, median household income $136,679, crime index 47 (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.