Centennial, CO
Overall Livability
80
out of 100
π
80
Livability
π°
69
Affordability
π
98
Educational Attainment
π‘
74
Crime & Safety
β
β
Weather
City Overview
Population
107,702
Median Age
42
Median Income
$124,617
Poverty Rate
3%
Housing
Median Home Value
$586,500
Median Monthly Rent
$1,949
Homeownership Rate
82%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
38%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher61%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband96%
Average Commute Time
28 min
π
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
2.39
Property Crime (per 1k)
23.83
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Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βLow crime rate
- βExcellent broadband internet access
- βStrong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
23%
18β34
18%
35β54
28%
55β64
14%
65+
18%
Key Facts
- Population
- 107,702
- Median Income
- $124,617
- Median Rent
- $1,949
- Median Home Value
- $586,500
- Median Age
- 41.6
- Homeownership
- 82%
- Broadband Access
- 96%
- Avg Commute
- 28 min
Nearby Cities
- Highlands Ranch10 km
- Aurora18 km
- Denver19 km
- Lakewood24 km
- Arvada36 km
Featured In Rankings
- #17Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #4Most Educated Cities in America (2026)
- #10Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #13Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #14Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #17Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Business Managers (2026)
- #10Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
- #14Best Cities for Construction Workers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Manufacturing Workers (2026)
- #20Best Cities for Truck Drivers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Law Enforcement (2026)
Other Cities in Colorado
- Greeley107,949
- Boulder106,598
- Pueblo111,430
- Highlands Ranch101,514
- Westminster115,502
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 69
- Educational Attainment
- 98
- Crime & Safety
- 74
- Weather
- β