Living in Centerville, OH

Explore Centerville and see how it fits the life you want to build.

25,205 Population Greene & Montgomery Counties Counties City Place Type Ohio State
Overall Match7.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Centerville at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population25,205
Median Household Income$85,492
Median Home Value$287,200
Median Gross Rent$1,270
Median Age46.4
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home17.1%
Homeownership67.0%
Housing Vacancy2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Centerville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Centerville Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Centerville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.3 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Centerville

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$287,200
Median Gross Rent$1,270
Homeownership67.0%
Housing Vacancy2.6%
Housing Value7.2/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Centerville, OH

Median Household Income$85,492
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home17.1%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.2/10
Income Strength8.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Centerville and how households are structured

Population25,205
Median Age46.4
Average Household Size2.1

Centerville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Centerville

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Centerville point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.9°F
Average Winter Low22.0°F
Annual Rainfall43.0 in.
Annual Snowfall12.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Centerville

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Centerville & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Centerville spans Greene and Montgomery counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Centerville especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Centerville shows a population of about 25,205. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Greene County and Montgomery County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Centerville with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Centerville, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Bellbrook, OH 3.2 miles away Kettering, OH 4.3 miles away Oakwood, OH 6.1 miles away West Carrollton, OH 6.3 miles away Miamisburg, OH 6.7 miles away Moraine, OH 6.8 miles away Springboro, OH 6.8 miles away Spring Valley, OH 7.5 miles away Waynesville, OH 7.7 miles away Beavercreek, OH 8.2 miles away Corwin, OH 8.8 miles away Franklin, OH 9.7 miles away