Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes. Most homes (88%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,600 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 88 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Centerville?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Centerville
| Size | Centerville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,596 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,059 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,059 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,429 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Centerville overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Centerville, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Centerville
Life in Centerville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centerville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,346 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $531,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Centerville, UT?
Renting in Centerville costs a median of about $2,340 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Centerville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,600 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Centerville cheap or expensive?
Centerville is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $132,796. It ranks 88th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Centerville?
The median homeowner in Centerville pays $2,879 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Centerville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Centerville?
The median home value in Centerville is $531,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,679 people live in Centerville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.