The Town FilesCenterville, Ohio
City in Montgomery County · population 24,240 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $287,200
- Household income
- $85,492
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 46.4
Centerville is a city of 24,240 people in Montgomery County, Ohio. The median home is worth $287,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Centerville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerville is worth $287,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $85,492, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,270 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,270 | $914 |
| Median household income | $85,492 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Centerville
| People | Centerville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Centerville
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 36. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 38 deaths and 1,469 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 250,085 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,439 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Centerville itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Centerville
9 public schools with 7,537 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | 9-12 | 2,792 | 20.1 |
| Five Points | 2-5 | 1,008 | 18.7 |
| Centerville Primary Village South | PK-1 | 709 | 20.3 |
| Centerville Primary Village North | PK-1 | 602 | 22.3 |
| Magsig Middle School | 6-8 | 570 | 15.4 |
| Tower Heights Middle School | 6-8 | 558 | 16.9 |
| Weller Elementary School | 2-5 | 527 | 20.3 |
| W O Cline Elementary School | 2-5 | 472 | 18.2 |
| Stingley Elementary School | 2-5 | 299 | 18.7 |
Towns near Centerville
- Bellbrook, OH3.2 mi · 7,317 people · home $264,300
- Kettering, OH4.3 mi · 57,862 people · home $208,500
- Oakwood, OH6.1 mi · 9,572 people · home $370,100
- West Carrollton, OH6.3 mi · 13,129 people · home $156,900
- Miamisburg, OH6.7 mi · 19,923 people · home $231,300
- Moraine, OH6.8 mi · 6,393 people · home $156,800
- Springboro, OH6.8 mi · 19,062 people · home $357,800
- Waynesville, OH7.7 mi · 2,669 people · home $269,500
Centerville questions
Is Centerville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerville scores better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns and quieter than 31%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Centerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerville is valued at $287,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,492, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,270 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerville?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 12.3 inches of snow.
Does Centerville get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)