Centennial, Colorado

Mid-size Colorado city with community character

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Centennial is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 107K, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $641,069. Median household income is $124,617.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 107K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $641,069 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $124,617 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

106,883

Source: Census ACS

$641,069

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$124,617

Source: Census ACS

26 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

145 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Arapahoe County (county-level results)

59%
39%
Democrat 190,725
Republican 125,311
Leans D+20.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 32/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 54.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 55.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.5

Location

Centennial, CO (39.5792, -104.8769)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.