Centreville Authority

Centreville is a high-income, family-oriented small city of 71,706 with home prices 1.5× the Virginia median.

Centreville, Virginia

With 71,706 residents, Centreville ranks among the larger cities of Virginia. Median household income reaches $139,510, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Virginia.

Definition and scope

Centreville sits within Fairfax County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 10 and is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Centreville has approximately 71,706 residents. The median age is 37.8 years. Roughly 73% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $590,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 38.3%
• Black or African American: 7.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 19.7%
• Asian: 28.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Centreville is $139,510. Poverty rate stands at 7.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 58.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Centreville:

• Public schools: 13
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Washington Dulles International Airport. Federal court business routes through Prince William County Judicial Center. Amtrak service is available at Manassas, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Centreville sits at an elevation of 259 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.