Centerville
Utah

Davis County — Centerville —
Davis County's most peaceful city — between Farmington

Centerville occupies the narrow valley corridor between Bountiful to the south and Farmington to the north — a geographic position that grants the city excellent commute access in both directions and a compressed, highly walkable neighborhood character that larger Davis County cities cannot replicate. At 17,000 residents and roughly 5 square miles, Centerville is small enough that community members know each other across neighborhoods and the city's character remains genuinely cohesive rather than a collection of subdivisions.

The real estate market reflects the city's character precisely: lower inventory, longer average days on market, and lower transaction volume than neighbors. This is not weakness — it is low turnover. Centerville homeowners tend to stay. The absorption rate of 2.1 months sits near the buyer-seller market threshold, creating conditions where buyers have slightly more leverage than in Farmington or Bountiful while still facing competitive conditions on premium listings. Use our neighborhood matching quiz to see if Centerville's profile aligns with your priorities.

Centerville's high school assignment is Viewmont High School in north Bountiful — a Davis SD school with strong academic programming including AP courses across all subjects and competitive athletics. The Centerville/Bountiful corridor creates a natural buyer comparison: buyers who want newer construction and a commercial district look at Farmington; buyers who want established character and SLC proximity look at Bountiful; buyers who want a quieter, mid-county option at a moderate premium over Bountiful's southern tier look at Centerville. Use our mortgage calculator to compare monthly costs at each city's median.

Price Ranges by
Centerville Neighborhood Zone

Centerville's Market —
What the Numbers Mean for Buyers

Centerville's balanced market — absorption rate of 2.1 months — is the most buyer-favorable condition of any Davis County city except Woods Cross and Sunset. This doesn't mean Centerville is weak; it means the city's genuinely low inventory creates a different dynamic than the fast-moving markets in Farmington or Layton. There are simply fewer homes for sale at any given time because Centerville owners stay. Buyers who are patient and non-contingent find the best leverage window in the county here.

The median sold price of $470K reflects Centerville's middle-market position — above Clearfield and the west corridor cities, below Farmington and Fruit Heights, and essentially equivalent to Kaysville without Kaysville's horse property premium. The price per square foot of $215 is precisely at the Davis County average, making Centerville a useful calibration point for buyers trying to understand the regional pricing structure. Our mortgage calculator lets you compare monthly payments across any Davis County median.

For investors, Centerville's cap rate of 3.5–4.1% and vacancy rate below 1.5% reflect a stable but lower-yield market compared to Clearfield or Sunset. The city's low turnover means fewer rental units come to market, keeping vacancy structurally low. Long-term equity accumulation is steady rather than spectacular. Buyers who own in Centerville for 10+ years typically see reliable equity builds with lower volatility than faster-growing markets like Eagle Mountain or Saratoga Springs in Utah County.

Schools Serving
Centerville

Centerville is served entirely by the Davis School District. Always verify your specific address's school assignments directly with Davis SD before purchase.