The Town FilesCentreville, Maryland
Town in Queen Anne's County · population 4,727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $449,900
- Household income
- $89,602
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 38.8
Centreville is a town of 4,727 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $449,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 84% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 83% of Maryland towns, better for families than 79% of Maryland towns.
How Centreville ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centreville is worth $449,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $89,602, which is more affordable than 15% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,262 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centreville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $449,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,262 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $89,602 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Centreville
| People | Centreville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Centreville
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.2 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centreville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 30, 1971 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 29, 2007.
Severe weather in Queen Anne's County since 1996
Queen Anne's County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne's County had 16,269 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,415 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Centreville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Centreville
4 public schools with 2,749 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's County High School | 9-12 | 1,223 | 15.1 |
| Centreville Elementary School | PK-2 | 569 | 17.2 |
| Kennard Elementary School | 3-5 | 481 | 15.0 |
| Centreville Middle School | 6-8 | 476 | 12.9 |
Towns near Centreville
- Grasonville, MD9.3 mi · 3,474 people · home $459,600
- Chestertown, MD12.2 mi · 5,532 people · home $344,000
- Chester, MD13.4 mi · 5,003 people · home $487,400
- Stevensville, MD14.5 mi · 7,442 people · home $481,200
- Denton, MD17.0 mi · 4,848 people · home $234,600
- Easton, MD18.4 mi · 17,101 people · home $358,900
- Cape St. Claire, MD20.5 mi · 9,179 people · home $488,200
- Lake Shore, MD23.2 mi · 19,551 people · home $473,600
Centreville questions
Is Centreville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centreville scores better for retirees than 66% of Maryland towns and quieter than 74%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Centreville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centreville is valued at $449,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,602, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,262 a month.
What is the weather like in Centreville?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.2 inches of snow.
Does Centreville get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centreville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 30, 1971. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)