Moving to Centerville, Utah

Centerville is a small city located in Davis County, Utah. The population of Centerville is estimated to be around 9,000 people. The city is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and has a total area of 6.7 square miles. The climate in Centerville is mostly arid, with cold winters and hot summers.

The history of Centerville dates back to 1847 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settled in the area as part of the initial Mormon migration westward. In 1851, a group from Salt Lake City established a fort and named it Fort Willard after one of their leaders, Willard Richards. The town was officially incorporated as Centerville in 1853 and was named after the central location between two other towns in the county: Farmington and Bountiful.

Politically, Centerville operates under a mayor-council form of government with an elected mayor and five council members who are elected at large for four-year terms. They are responsible for setting policy for the city’s operations, passing ordinances and resolutions related to city issues, approving budgets and taxes, hiring staff members to manage various departments within the city government, and appointing citizens to serve on various boards or commissions.

The economy in Centerville is largely based on retail trade and services; however there are also several manufacturing companies located within its borders which support the local economy as well as provide employment opportunities for its citizens. Education in Centerville is provided by several public school districts including Davis School District which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade as well as several private schools offering religious education options for families looking for something different than what’s offered by public schools.

Some notable landmarks located within or near Centerville include Historic Downtown Centerville which consists of many original buildings constructed during early settlement days; Antelope Island State Park which offers outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking; Great Salt Lake Marina which provides boat rentals; Layton Hills Mall which offers shopping opportunities; Hill Air Force Base which employs thousands of people from across Northern Utah; Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area where visitors can observe migratory birds during their stopovers each year; Lagoon Amusement Park where families can enjoy rides and attractions throughout the year; and Cherry Hill Campground where campers can spend time outdoors surrounded by nature.

Population: 14,585. Estimated population in July 2024: 14,898 (+2.1% change)
Males: 7,255 (49.7%), Females: 7,330 (50.3%)

Davis County

Zip code: 84014

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.3 years
Median household income: $64,818
Median house value: $186,700

Population by Race

Races in Centerville:

• White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
• Hispanic (2.0%)
• Two or more races (1.0%)
• Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (42.1%), German (13.1%), Danish (9.4%), Scottish (7.0%), United States (6.4%), Irish (6.0%).

Elevation: 4246 feet

Land area: 6.0 square miles

Population by Education

Neah Centerville, Utah is a small town nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. The population of Neah Centerville is estimated to be around 8,000 people. It has a rural feel but is close enough to larger cities like Salt Lake City and Provo to offer plenty of amenities.

The majority of the population in Neah Centerville consists of families; many people have lived in the town for generations. The median age is 36, with an average household size of 3.5 people. The town has an abundance of outdoor activities, ranging from fishing and camping to skiing and snowboarding in nearby ski resorts.

Living costs in Neah Centerville are quite affordable compared to other parts of Utah. The median home price is just above $200,000, which is lower than the national average and much lower than those found in larger cities like Salt Lake City or Provo. Renting a home or apartment is also reasonably priced with monthly rent ranging from $750 – $1,500 depending on size and location within town. Groceries are also reasonably priced with most items costing about 10% less than national averages.

For population 25 years and over in Centerville

• High school or higher: 95.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 37.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
• Unemployed: 4.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Centerville city

• Never married: 29.1%
• Now married: 61.0%
• Separated: 0.8%
• Widowed: 3.5%
• Divorced: 5.6%

1.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +3,041 (+26.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Centerville:

• LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; BOUNTIFUL, UT)
• SOUTH DAVIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; BOUNTIFUL, UT)
• LDS HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Centerville:

• SALT LAKE CITY INTL (about 12 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: SLC)
• HILL AFB (about 15 miles; OGDEN, UT; Abbreviation: HIF)
• OGDEN-HINCKLEY (about 20 miles; OGDEN, UT; Abbreviation: OGD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Centerville:

• SKYPARK (about 5 miles; BOUNTIFUL, UT; Abbreviation: BTF)
• MORGAN COUNTY (about 17 miles; MORGAN, UT; Abbreviation: 42U)
• SALT LAKE CITY MUNI 2 (about 23 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: U42)

Amtrak station near Centerville:

• 12 miles: SALT LAKE CITY (320 S. RIO GRANDE ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Centerville:

• UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 12 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
• SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 19 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
• WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
• BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; PROVO, UT; Full-time enrollment: 29,977)
• UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (about 47 miles; OREM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 14,182)
• UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; LOGAN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 16,384)

Public primary/middle schools in Centerville:

• CENTERVILLE JR HIGH (Students: 1,052; Location: 625 S MAIN; Grades: 07 – 09)
• STEWART ELEM SCH (Students: 726; Location: 1155 N MAIN; Grades: KG – 06)
• READING ELEM SCH (Students: 641; Location: 360 W 2025 N; Grades: KG – 06)
• CENTERVILLE ELEM SCH (Students: 408; Location: 350 N 100 E; Grades: PK – 06)
• J A TAYLOR ELEM SCH (Students: 369; Location: 293 E PAGES LN; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Centerville:

• KINDER CARE (Students: 85; Location: 518 NORTH 400 WEST; Grades: PK – 5)