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Centreville, IL


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Centreville, Illinois

Centreville, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 9 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Centreville has a population of 5,951.

The People and Families of Centreville

In Centreville, about 30% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Centreville, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Centreville has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centreville had a median family income of $27,310.

Centreville Housing

In Centreville, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Centreville.

Commuting

In Centreville, 85% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

Centreville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Centreville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Centreville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Centreville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Centreville, IL

Comparing Centreville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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