Living in Centennial
Centennial is a city in Colorado, United States, home to 109,741 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 4%, #197 of 6,227), young professionals (top 7%, #281 of 4,444), digital natives (top 8%, #333 of 4,750).
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- It is part of Greater Denver, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 22 min and sets around 0:39; in late June it sets around 4:30.
How Centennial ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,807 of 11,898 | #58 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,143 of 9,771 | #36 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,338 of 8,006 | #37 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,840 of 6,237 | #31 of 80 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,578 of 9,474 | #55 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,829 of 9,474 | #48 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,347 of 10,762 | #38 of 143 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #363 of 4,537 | #7 of 70 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #281 of 4,444 | #6 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #382 of 3,053 | #7 of 54 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,729 of 7,271 | #44 of 107 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #197 of 6,227 | #4 of 95 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #301 of 3,933 | #8 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #671 of 2,119 | #9 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,518 of 8,006 | #32 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,172 of 12,111 | #70 of 158 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #365 of 4,114 | #7 of 74 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #929 of 7,271 | #10 of 107 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,800 of 9,474 | #32 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,411 of 18,063 | #148 of 229 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,116 of 16,523 | #129 of 205 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,188 of 18,063 | #150 of 229 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,274 of 16,523 | #32 of 205 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #59 of 21,167 | #2 of 277 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,284 of 12,111 | #14 of 158 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #913 of 12,111 | #9 of 158 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #333 of 4,750 | #8 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lone Tree (Colorado) 3 km
- Cherry Creek 4 km
- Dove Valley 4 km
- Greenwood Village 8 km
- Stonegate (Colorado) 8 km
- Highlands Ranch 8 km
- Cherry Hills Village 10 km
- Parker (Colorado) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.