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Centralia, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Centralia, MO (Boone County) — Census median home value $165,600, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Centralia houses and the broader area.
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Centralia, MO is in Boone County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Centralia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,615, with a median household income of $51,868. Census data puts Centralia houses at a median value of $165,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Boone County's current median listing price runs $439,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Centralia housing market
Centralia is in Boone County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Centralia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$165,600
Population (Census ACS)
4,615
Median household income
$51,868
County price trend (2025)
3.83% 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
Centralia market snapshot
Population
4,615
County
Boone County
Median Household Income
$51,868
Median Home Value (city)
$165,600
Median Listing Price (Boone County)
$439,950
Median Gross Rent
$723/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centralia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $165,600. Separately, Boone County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $439,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.83% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Centralia has an estimated population of 4,615 and a median household income of $51,868, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Centralia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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: Boone County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Centralia.
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Nearby communities include Mexico, Vandiver, Benton City, Rush Hill, Laddonia, Martinsburg, Farber, Vandalia.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Middle Grove (~14.9 mi), Auxvasse (~18.5 mi), Madison (~18.8 mi), Paris (~19.3 mi), Holliday (~19.4 mi), Kingdom City (~21.1 mi), Goss (~23.3 mi), Fulton (~26.5 mi), Florida (~26.8 mi), Stoutsville (~27.7 mi), Perry (~29.6 mi), Wellsville (~31.8 mi), New Bloomfield (~34.2 mi), Montgomery City (~37.6 mi), Center (~38.3 mi), Danville (~38.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Centralia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,615
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$165,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,868
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$723
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.35%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$439,950
Census place type
city
County
Audrain County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.91 sq mi
Census GEOID
2912898
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 Centralia
Schools
COLUMBIA 93 — 36 schools, 18,800 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Boone addresses may be served by COLUMBIA 93, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Centralia FAQ
What are houses worth in Centralia, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Centralia at $165,600. Boone County's current median listing price runs $439,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Centralia, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Centralia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $165,600. Active listing prices in Boone County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Centralia, MO?
Centralia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Boone 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 Centralia, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centralia's population at approximately 4,615.
What's the median rent in Centralia, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Centralia at approximately $723 per month.
What is the median household income in Centralia, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Centralia at approximately $51,868.
Is the Centralia housing market growing?
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.83% annual change in 2025.
Is Centralia, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Centralia's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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 Centralia, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest COLUMBIA 93 for many Centralia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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