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Centerville borough (Washington County), PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Centerville borough (Washington County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,240
Residents
$78,446
Median income
$123,200
Median home
$1,096
Median rent (state)

Centerville borough (Washington County) - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Centerville borough (Washington County) lands in the 60th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

60th
percentile, household income
19th
percentile, home value
28th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Centerville borough (Washington County), PA

3,240 people live in Centerville borough (Washington County), Pennsylvania - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $78,446 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 1.8%. Home values in Centerville borough (Washington County) run a median of $123,200, and the median resident age is 50.0 years. About 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 62.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 3 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 200% from five years earlier.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Pennsylvania scores 97.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,096 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Pennsylvania run around $260, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 55.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

3,240 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$78,446 /yr

Poverty 1.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Centerville borough (Washington County) compare to other US cities?

Here's how Centerville borough (Washington County) stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 19% pricier than other cities
Median rent 28% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Centerville borough (Washington County)'s value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Pennsylvania, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

60thIncome percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Centerville borough (Washington County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$123,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 81% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Centerville borough (Washington County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Centerville borough (Washington County), PA Centerville borough (Washington County), PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Centerville borough (Washington County), PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Centerville borough (Washington County), PA median $78,446/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Centerville borough (Washington County), PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Centerville borough (Washington County), PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,240
Median Income
$78,446
Median Home Value
$123,200
Median Age
50.0
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor force participation
62.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,200 residents3,220 residents3,240 residents3,260 residents3,280 residents3,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,275 residents 3,223 residents ▼ -1.6%
Centerville borough (Washington County)'s Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 3
2022 2
2023 4
2024 3

Permit volume increased 200% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
79.0%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
8.2%
Other
4.5%

Based on 1,740 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Centerville borough (Washington County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,096/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
55.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Masontown
3,238 people
Mount Penn
3,236 people
Macungie
3,247 people
Trafford
3,247 people
Athens
3,260 people
Penbrook
3,260 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Centerville borough (Washington County)'s 3,240 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Weimar, TX
3,240 people
Ely, MN
3,239 people
Algona, WA
3,239 people
Goldstream, AK
3,238 people
Livingston, AL
3,243 people
Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ
3,243 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Centerville borough (Washington County)'s $78,446 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Reno, NV
$78,448 median income
Charlotte, NC
$78,438 median income
Tabor, SD
$78,438 median income
Hawley, TX
$78,438 median income
Cottage City, MD
$78,456 median income
Cowley, WY
$78,456 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Centerville borough (Washington County), PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Centerville borough (Washington County), PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.9% White 93.1% Black or African American 1.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 5.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Centerville borough (Washington County) compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Centerville borough (Washington County) (this city) 3,240 $78,446
Masontown 3,238 $49,536
Mount Penn 3,236 $61,544
Macungie 3,247 $74,056
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Centerville borough (Washington County), PA?

What is the population of Centerville borough (Washington County), PA? +

3,240 people live in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA? +

The median household income in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $78,446 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Centerville borough (Washington County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Centerville borough (Washington County); the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA? +

The median home value in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $123,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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