salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 58.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,560 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 139 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Centreville?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Centreville
| Size | Centreville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,230 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,024 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,434 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,788 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,915 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Centreville overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Centreville, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Centreville
Life in Centreville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centreville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,633 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $590,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Centreville, VA?
Renting in Centreville costs a median of about $2,464 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Centreville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,560 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Centreville cheap or expensive?
Centreville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $150,462. It ranks 139th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Centreville?
The median homeowner in Centreville pays $6,100 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Centreville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Centreville?
The median home value in Centreville is $590,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
71,706 people live in Centreville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.