Cost of Living in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA

Population 3,240 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Centerville borough (Washington County) can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $123,000 against $78,446 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Centerville borough (Washington County) is about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 40

Rent 69

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

About the Cost of Living in Centerville borough (Washington County)

The median home value in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $123,200 — 60% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $907/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,446/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Centerville borough (Washington County) has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

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Centerville borough (Washington County) has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Washington, PA

Median home: $121,000

Rent: $895/mo

Income: $52,350

Jefferson Hills, PA

Median home: $309,600

Rent: $1,276/mo

Income: $117,518

Bethel Park, PA

Median home: $258,700

Median home: $131,400

Rent: $748/mo

Income: $70,335

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$123,200

60% below avg

Median Rent

$907/mo

31% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.3x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$779

1 BR

$871

2 BR

$1,065

3 BR

$1,337

4 BR

$1,547

Owner-occupied 86.0%

Renter-occupied 14.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$907

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,521/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

37.3 min

38% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

79.0%

Carpooled

8.1%

Public transit

0.2%

Walked

0.1%

Work from home

8.2%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%

Total Sales Tax 6.3%

State rate 6.0%

Avg local rate 0.3%

Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$78,446

5% above avg

Per Capita Income

$35,717

Unemployment Rate

1.8%

63% below avg

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Labor Force Participation

63.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.8%

Graduate degree 12.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50

Male median age 52.9

Female median age 43.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

61.2°F

Avg Low

43.5°F

Annual Precip

41.3"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	40	49	63	72	79	83	81	75	63	51	41
Low °F	22	24	31	42	52	60	64	63	56	45	35	28
Precip"	3.08	2.57	3.22	3.40	4.08	4.58	3.93	3.81	3.54	3.06	3.03	3.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate

49.3%

Good air days/yr

212

Max AQI recorded

238

PM2.5 days

127

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA?

Centerville borough (Washington County) has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA?

The median gross rent in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $907 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Centerville borough (Washington County)?

The median home value in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $123,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Centerville borough (Washington County)?

The median household income in Centerville borough (Washington County) is $78,446 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Centerville borough (Washington County), PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Centerville borough (Washington County) is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Centerville borough (Washington County), PA affordable?

Yes, Centerville borough (Washington County) is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Centerville borough (Washington County)?

Centerville borough (Washington County) has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Centerville borough (Washington County) at a Glance

Population: 3,240
Median Income: $78,446
Home Value: $123,200
Median Rent: $907/mo
Unemployment: 1.8%
Avg High Temp: 61.2°F
Sales Tax: 6.3%

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