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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centennial a good place to live?
Centennial is a good place to live. Centennial is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Centennial has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 15.0 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $162,905 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Centennial are renters, with 67% of residents renting and 33% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Centennial can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Centennial neighborhood guide.
Is Centennial, CA a safe neighborhood?
Centennial, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Centennial?
The median home price in Centennial is $1,599,800. If you put a 20% down payment of $320,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,930 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $340K a year to afford the median home price in Centennial. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Centennial is $163K.
What are the best public schools in Centennial?
The best public schools that serve Centennial are:
- Sequoia High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Clifford School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 20:1.
- Orion Alternative School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 22:1.
What are the best private schools in Centennial?
The best private schools that serve Centennial are:
- Redeemer Lutheran School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Charles School has a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Arbor Bay School has a student teacher ratio of 3:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Centennial, Redwood City, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Centennial, Redwood City, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Centennial, Redwood City, CA are Oak Knoll-Redwood Park, Roosevelt, Howard Park, Alder Manor and Palm Park.