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Centerville, OH


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Centerville, Ohio

Centerville, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 4 miles S of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 36 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. Centerville has a population of 23,024.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 62% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Centerville features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $68,580. Centerville is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Centerville benefits from its educated workforce. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Centerville residents, with $30,610. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Centerville has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Centerville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Centerville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Centerville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Centerville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Centerville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Centerville People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Centerville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Centerville, OH

Comparing Centerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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