Centennial CO
Colorado · Pop. 108,201
Centennial, CO: median household income of $131,928, median rent of $2,148/mo, 4.6% unemployment. Our verdict: Solid Choice.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$131,928
per year
Median Rent
$2,148
per month
Median Home
$658k
home value
Unemployment
4.6%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
3.3%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
26 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Centennial, CO Reality Check"
In Centennial, the rent-to-income burden runs around 20% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $131,928 and median rent is $2,148/month. 45% of renters are cost-burdened (30%+ of income on housing). Landlords are winning; everyone else is treading water. Median home value: $658,100 — that's 5× the median income. 81% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 4.59% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 3.3%. Average commute: 26 minutes — acceptable. Centennial was founded in 2001 — that's 25 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 11.5 sq miles at 9,442 people/sq mile — densely packed. Elevation: 5,830 ft — mile-high altitude territory. RoastMyCity overall score: 73/100 — Solid Choice.