Centerville, Ohio is a suburb of about 24,000 people in the south Dayton area. It is known for its schools, its parks, and a mix of home styles from older ranches to new construction.
Schools
Niche ranks Centerville City Schools as the best school district in the Dayton area and ninth best out of nearly 600 districts in Ohio, with an A+ grade. The district has 14 schools and more than 8,000 students.
Centerville High School students can also take classes that lead to cybersecurity credentials through a partnership with Sinclair College. Attendance areas depend on the address, so confirm the school for any home you are considering.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Centerville is part of the Centerville-Washington Park District, which has about 50 parks on more than 1,000 acres. Parks in and around the area include Red Coach Park, Black Oak Park, Forest Walk Park, Manor Park, Forest Field Park, Rosewood Park, Activity Center Park with its splash park, and Stubbs Park, which is being renovated. Cornerstone Park has a disc golf course.
Many of our neighborhood pages mention nearby parks and trails, so check the neighborhood you are interested in.
Shopping and Dining
Uptown Centerville is the place for locally owned restaurants and boutiques. National stores and restaurants are in shopping centers like Cross Pointe Center and Centerville Place, and you will find the major grocery stores in the southwest part of the city.
Events
The Americana Festival is one of the region’s bigger Fourth of July events, with concerts, an auto show, and fireworks. The City of Centerville also hosts community events like Fall Fest at Stubbs Park. Check the City of Centerville website for the current calendar.
Getting Around
Interstate 75 reaches downtown Dayton within about 15 miles, and Dayton International Airport is about 11 miles beyond that. Interstate 675 connects to Miami Valley Hospital South, about 4 miles east. Greater Dayton RTA buses run daily routes between Centerville and Dayton.
Centerville is not a walk-everywhere city. It scores about 40 out of 100 for walkability and 50 out of 100 for bikeability, so most errands are a short drive.
The Seasons
Summer highs average about 86 degrees and winter lows about 22 degrees. Centerville gets around 14 inches of snow and 41 inches of precipitation a year.
Homes in Centerville
Styles range from early stone homes and midcentury houses to townhomes and new construction, with ranch homes more common in the older, established neighborhoods. See homes for sale in Centerville or Washington Township, or pick a neighborhood below.
Centerville and Washington Township Neighborhoods
- Yankee Trace
- Washington Trace
- Woodbourne-Hyde Park
- Washington Creek
- Hidden Hills
- Carriage Trace
- Walnut Hills Estates
- Cornerstone
- Deer Run
- Pelbrook Farms
- Red Coach Farm
- Oak Creek
- Nestle Creek
- Cedar Cove
- Pinehurst
- Estates at Willow Creek
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Centerville, Ohio?
About 24,000.
How far is Centerville from Dayton?
About 15 miles to downtown Dayton on I-75.
Is Centerville a good place for families?
Many families choose Centerville for the schools, the park system, and the community events.
How many schools are in Centerville City Schools?
The district has 14 schools, including a preschool, elementary schools, middle schools, and Centerville High School.
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