Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Centennial, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,800
Population
99,752
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Centennial really is as great as they say
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Commuter
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Mountains
Welcome to Centennial, a well-planned Colorado community located in the Denver metropolitan area. This relatively new city, incorporated in 2001, has established itself as a sought-after Denver suburb, known for its parks, trails, and residential areas. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the extensive network of paths, including the High Line Canal Trail and Willow Creek Trail, perfect for enjoying Colorado's 300+ days of annual sunshine. Housing options include single-family homes and apartment communities, with current average rents ranging from $1,819 for one-bedroom units to $3,025 for three-bedroom homes. The rental market has seen rates decrease by approximately 2.8% over the past year.
Centennial's location along Interstate 25 provides easy access to both downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center. Major employers in the area include Arrow Electronics and United Launch Alliance. The city features the second-largest IKEA store in the United States, which serves as a regional shopping destination. Most students attend schools within the Cherry Creek School District. The city's name reflects Colorado's admission to the Union in 1876, the centennial year of American independence - the same reason Colorado is known as the Centennial State. Residents enjoy numerous parks and open spaces throughout the community, while The Streets at SouthGlenn offers shopping and dining options in a pedestrian-friendly setting.
Explore the City
The RTC light rail at Dry Creek Station offers commuters easy access to downtown Denver.
Park Meadows Mall is one of the area's top attractions.
Residents enjoy shopping at the Streets at SouthGlenn.
Incredible views of the Rocky Mountains can be seen from Centennial.
Catch a show at Fiddler's Green Amphitheater.
Fifteen miles from Centennial, watch the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$124,525
Average: $149,959
Education
47,396
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
56,279
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Centennial has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Centennial, CO is $1,554 for a studio, $1,803 for one bedroom, $2,285 for two bedrooms, and $3,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Centennial has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,803/month
753 Sq Ft
House
$3,271/month
2,139 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,432/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,648/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Centennial, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Willow Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
494 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
791 Students
Public
Grades K-8
705 Students
Public
Grades K-12
535 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,093 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,820 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
276 Students
Public
Grades K-12
535 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cherry Creek State Park
- The Wildlife Experience
- DeKoevend Park
- Littleton Historical Museum
- Chamberlin & Mt. Evans Observatories
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.