Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Centralia

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Centralia is $1,084 per month, and the median household income is $56,219 per year. About 40% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing plays an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Centralia Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 291 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Centralia

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Centralia has a Walk Score of 47 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 39. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools serve Centralia across 1 district, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Centralia, WA

The median household income in Centralia is $56,219 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,084, according to the same source.

Income-restricted housing in Centralia can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with a combined 196 units in the city.

Environment & Flood Risk

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Centralia are mapped in a flood zone, and none are identified as high-risk, according to flood data for this city. Flood exposure for these properties is effectively zero based on available figures.