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Centreville, Illinois

Introduction to 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’s population is 5,951.

Centreville History

St. Clair became the first county to be established in the state of Illinois in 1790. The county was named in the honor of Arthur St. Claire, who was instrumental in its establishment. Centreville was home to alternative country music singer Edward Burch and film director Reginald Hudlin.

Centreville and nearby Attractions

  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area
  • Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
  • City Museum
  • St. Louis Art Museum
  • Soulard Art Market
  • Missouri Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Centreville

The World Aquarium, Fox Theatre, the Gateway Arch and the Frank Holten State Recreation Area are some popular local recreational spots. Local parks include the Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area- Madison and the Frank Holten State Recreation Area. Nearby Museums include the City Museum and the Soulard Art Market. The Riverland Migratory Bird Sanctuary and the St. Louis Zoo are nearby as well.

Centreville Transportation

Lambert-St. Louis International is the nearest major airport.

Centreville Higher Education

St. Louis University, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, Southwestern Illinois College and Webster University are some of the local colleges and universities.

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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