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Washington, D.C.

Centreville

#33 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 176 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Centreville is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 74,627. Centreville is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Centreville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Centreville there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Centreville and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Centreville are highly rated.
    About Centreville...
    Population
    74,627

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $410,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,796
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Centreville Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Centreville

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,605
    National
    $55,322
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    Centreville Reviews

    176 reviews
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    The area itself of very safe and relatively calm and normal. There is a very low crime rate around here but there are some pretty sketchy areas that you might not want to walk around in at night. The housing market around Centreville and in Centreville is very expensive and for no reason at all. The area is incredibly diverse but it’s pretty tame when it comes to night life. Overall, Centreville isn’t great but it’s not the worst and has serious potential to get better in the following years!
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    I've lived in Centreville since 2013 and don't plan to move for a while. I love living here! The close proximity of grocery stores, shopping centers, movie theaters, restaurants, and more is just one of the many perks of living in Centreville.
    Centreville is very diverse. Centreville is filled with many shop and restaurants. Authentic dishes ranging from Korean barbecue and Mexican cuisine make Centreville a good place to dine. There are also many places to go out and have fun; such as bowling and the movie theatre. Centreville also has many trails and parks to enjoy a nice day in nature. Unfortunately Centreville is close to I-66 which causes a lot of traffic in the evenings. On the bright side Centreville is located in Fairfax County. Fairfax County Public Schools is one of the best counties in the country, providing students with an excellent education.