Centreville is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 4,755 people and two associated neighborhoods, Centreville is the 127th largest community in Maryland. Much of the housing stock in Centreville was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Centreville economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Centreville, where the median household income is $101,455.00.

Housing costs in Centreville are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.

A relatively large number of people in Centreville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Centreville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Centreville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Centreville is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Centreville, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.76 minutes every day commuting to work.

The education level of Centreville citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 38.17% of adults in Centreville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Centreville in 2022 was $43,741, which is middle income relative to Maryland, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $174,964 for a family of four.

Centreville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Centreville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Centreville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Centreville include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Centreville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.