The Town FilesCenterville, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 3,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $376,900
- Household income
- $122,541
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 40.5
Centerville is a city of 3,896 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $376,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 93% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 90% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 90% of Minnesota towns.
How Centerville ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerville is worth $376,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $122,541, which is more affordable than 65% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,398 a month. 89.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerville | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $376,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,398 | $991 |
| Median household income | $122,541 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 89.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Centerville
| People | Centerville | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Centerville
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 325 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 140 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Centerville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Centerville
1 public school with 569 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 569 | 17.8 |
Towns near Centerville
- Lino Lakes, MN2.7 mi · 21,399 people · home $407,200
- Hugo, MN4.6 mi · 15,766 people · home $408,900
- Circle Pines, MN4.8 mi · 5,025 people · home $293,600
- White Bear, MN4.8 mi · 11,049 people · home $386,300
- North Oaks, MN4.9 mi · 5,272 people · home $821,200
- Columbus, MN6.6 mi · 4,159 people · home $460,200
- Shoreview, MN7.2 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- Forest Lake, MN7.2 mi · 20,611 people · home $393,500
Centerville questions
Is Centerville, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerville scores better for retirees than 31% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 15%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Centerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerville is valued at $376,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,541, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,398 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerville?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.1 inches of snow.
Does Centerville get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)