Moving to Centerville: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Centerville means moving to one of Davis County's oldest, most established suburbs -- settled in 1847 and named, per a real 1850 survey, for sitting precisely between Farmington and Bountiful.
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Learn moreA real, well-documented 1847 founding and namesake history
Centerville was settled in 1847 (Thomas Grover, first settler that fall; the Deuel brothers' families following in spring 1848). An 1850 survey found the town sat precisely between the growing communities of Farmington and Bountiful, giving Centerville its name -- incorporated as a town in 1862 and as a city in 1947 (base record).
A modestly growing, established population
Centerville's population ran 16,884 at the 2020 Census, with more recent estimates running slightly higher (16,740-17,000, a real, disclosed spread) (base record).
Direct Wasatch mountain-bench access
Like its Davis County neighbors Farmington and Bountiful, Centerville sits directly against the Wasatch Range benches, offering direct mountain access alongside its established suburban setting.
Low, flat income tax and a directly relevant county tax nuance
Utah's flat 4.45% state income tax (2026) applies statewide, and Davis County's effective property tax rate runs approximately 0.60% -- though a real December 2025 Davis County property tax increase of roughly 14.9% is a directly relevant nuance for any Centerville-bound mover to understand before budgeting (base record).
Key takeaways
- Centerville's 1847 founding and its real Farmington/Bountiful namesake history make it one of Davis County's most established suburbs.
- Centerville's population has grown modestly and steadily, from 16,884 (2020 Census) to an estimated 16,740-17,000 today.
- Centerville sits directly against the Wasatch Range benches, offering direct mountain access.
- Utah's flat 4.45% income tax and Davis County's approximately 0.60% property tax rate apply, with a real December 2025 county tax-increase nuance worth understanding before budgeting.
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