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Centerville, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Centerville, IA (Appanoose County) — Census median home value $99,000, county listing prices up about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for Centerville houses and the broader area.
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Centerville, IA is in Appanoose County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Centerville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,377, with a median household income of $41,472. Census data puts the median value of houses in Centerville at $99,000.
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Market overview
Centerville housing market
Centerville is in Appanoose County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Centerville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$99,000
Population (Census ACS)
5,377
Median household income
$41,472
County price trend (2025)
3.08% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Centerville market snapshot
Population
5,377
County
Appanoose County
Median Household Income
$41,472
Median Home Value (city)
$99,000
Median Gross Rent
$758/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centerville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $99,000.
County Price Trend
Appanoose County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.08% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Centerville has an estimated population of 5,377 and a median household income of $41,472, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Centerville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Appanoose County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Centerville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Seymour (~13.5 mi), Promise City (~14.5 mi), Melrose (~19.6 mi), Blakesburg (~20.3 mi), Albia (~20.8 mi), Drakesville (~21.0 mi), Corydon (~23.4 mi), Bloomfield (~23.9 mi), Millerton (~24.2 mi), Allerton (~26.0 mi), Lovilia (~28.0 mi), Floris (~29.7 mi), Chillicothe (~30.4 mi), Ottumwa (~30.9 mi), Clio (~31.0 mi), Pulaski (~31.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Centerville data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,377
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$99,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$41,472
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$758
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.08%
Census place type
city
County
Appanoose County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.84 sq mi
Census GEOID
1912315
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Centerville
Schools
Centerville Comm School District — 4 schools, 1,357 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Appanoose addresses may be served by Centerville Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Centerville FAQ
What are houses worth in Centerville, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Centerville at $99,000.
How much do houses cost in Centerville, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Centerville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $99,000. Active listing prices in Appanoose County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Centerville, IA?
Centerville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Appanoose County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Centerville, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centerville's population at approximately 5,377.
What's the median rent in Centerville, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Centerville at approximately $758 per month.
What is the median household income in Centerville, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Centerville at approximately $41,472.
Is the Centerville housing market growing?
Appanoose County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.08% annual change in 2025.
Is Centerville, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Centerville's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Centerville, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Centerville Comm School District for many Centerville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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