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Centerville, Utah

Centerville, Utah, in Davis county, is 10 miles N of Salt Lake City, Utah (center to center) and 372 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The people of the city are in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Centerville has a population of 14,585.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Centerville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Centerville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $70,855. Centerville is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Centerville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Centerville residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Centerville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 89% 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 Utah, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Centerville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCenterville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centerville Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centerville Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centerville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Centerville Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Centerville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Centerville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Centerville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Centerville, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population94
Children Under 5 Years Old93
Well-Paid Single Men510
Well-Paid Single Women310
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population27
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime78

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