Cost of Living in Centreville, MD

Population 4,725 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

122
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Centreville is a smaller Maryland community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $93,276 and housing costs ($431,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 35 miles southeast of Baltimore, Centreville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 96% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 141
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Centreville

The median home value in Centreville is $430,900 — 41% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,235/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,276/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Centreville has a cost of living index of 122 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$430,900
41% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$518,958
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,407
1 BR
$1,604
2 BR
$1,898
3 BR
$2,407
4 BR
$2,822
Owner-occupied 75.7%
Renter-occupied 24.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,235
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,849/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.4 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.4%
Carpooled
5.0%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
15.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,276
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,011
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.6%
Graduate degree 18.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 40.5

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
14
Public schools
7,764
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Centreville, MD?

Centreville has a cost index of 122 (100 = national average). It is 22% above the national average.

What is average rent in Centreville, MD?

The median gross rent in Centreville is $1,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Centreville?

The median home value in Centreville is $430,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Centreville?

The median household income in Centreville is $93,276 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Centreville, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Centreville is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Centreville, MD affordable?

Centreville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 122 — about 22% higher than the national average.

Centreville at a Glance

Population
4,725
Median Income
$93,276
Home Value
$430,900
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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