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Centennial, Colorado

city · Arapahoe County

At a glance

108,201
Population
$658,100
Median home value (all homes)
117% above U.S. median
$641,069
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,148/mo
Median rent
59% above U.S. median
$131,928
Median household income
68% above U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
96.9%
Homes with broadband
73.94%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 137 — 37% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing135% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities2% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost9% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
National American University-Centennial 4-year
Columbia College - Denver Non-degree
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates62.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Centennial Economic Development
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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