Centerville
About the area
Centerville earned its name in 1850 when surveyors confirmed it lay exactly midway between Farmington and Bountiful—a distinction the city still holds today. At roughly 17,000 residents and approximately 5 square miles, it is the smallest of the main Davis bench cities, with a largely built-out footprint that distinguishes it from faster-growing neighbors to the north. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation designated Centerville a Preserve America Community in 2006, reflecting the historic core along Main Street that dates to an 1866 Wells Fargo stagecoach station. Housing stock runs from central-grid ramblers and two-stories built between the 1950s and 1980s to custom and semi-custom homes on the east bench that command a premium. Sold medians ranged from roughly $501,000 to $547,000 in 2025 and early 2026; listing medians reached approximately $624,000 in early 2026.
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Living in Centerville
Amenities & Lifestyle
Centerville's outdoor infrastructure sets it apart from other Davis bench cities of comparable size. The Legacy Parkway Trail runs along the western edge—a paved, flat multi-use path that is part of the 100-mile Golden Spoke network connecting Ogden to Provo, overlapping in Centerville with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail corridor. On the eastern flank, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail picks up at trailheads off Parrish Lane and East 1826 Road North, climbing into the Wasatch foothills and connecting north toward Farmington Canyon and south through Bountiful. William R. Smith Park (2.6 acres, playground, picnic areas, shade trees) anchors the historic core. Centerville Community Park provides additional open space. From bench elevations, Great Salt Lake views are a regular backdrop. Davis Park Golf Course in neighboring Fruit Heights is approximately five minutes north.
Getting Around
Centerville connects to downtown Salt Lake City in approximately 20 to 25 minutes via I-15 (about 14 miles). The SLC airport is roughly 25 minutes in the other direction via I-15 south to I-215. There is no FrontRunner commuter rail station within Centerville city limits; the nearest stops are Farmington Station approximately five minutes to the north and the Bountiful area station to the south. For non-motorized travel, the Legacy Parkway Trail provides a flat, car-free north-south route along the western corridor. US-89 (Mountain Road) serves as a bench-road alternative for local trips within Davis County.
Trail-Corridor Living
Few Davis bench cities can claim trailhead access to two of the Wasatch Front's major multi-use systems without driving to either one. Centerville has both. The Legacy Parkway Trail runs the city's western edge—paved, flat, and part of the 100-mile Golden Spoke network that runs from Ogden south toward Provo. On the eastern side, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail is accessible from the end of Parrish Lane and off East 1826 Road North, climbing into the foothills and connecting the length of the Wasatch Front in both directions. William R. Smith Park at 300 N 100 E anchors the historic core with 2.6 acres of shade, gathering space, and playground, directly adjacent to the main grid that dates to Centerville's 1866 stagecoach-stop roots.
Schools
Centerville is served by the Davis School District. Centerville Junior High serves 7th through 9th grade students residing within the city. High school assignment—Viewmont High School or Farmington High School—varies by address. Confirm current attendance boundaries for any specific address at davis.k12.ut.us.
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Centerville Real Estate FAQ
Sold medians in Centerville ranged from roughly $501,000 to $547,000 in 2025 and early 2026, while listing medians were higher, near $624,000 in early 2026. East bench custom homes command a premium over central grid ramblers. The wide gap between sold and listing prices reflects a thin inventory market, so verify current figures against live MLS data before making decisions.
Centerville is approximately 14 miles from downtown SLC, a roughly 20 to 25 minute drive via I-15 under normal traffic. The SLC airport is about 25 minutes via I-15 south to I-215. There is no FrontRunner station within Centerville; the nearest rail access is Farmington Station to the north and the Bountiful area station to the south.
Centerville sits between Bountiful and Farmington geographically and generally in price: sold medians run below both the Farmington and Kaysville markets, and below the Bountiful East Bench premium. It is a smaller, quieter city than either neighbor, with a historic core and trail connectivity that defines its character rather than a town center or major transit stop.
Yes. The Legacy Parkway Trail runs along Centerville's western edge, providing a flat, paved path north to Farmington and south into the Salt Lake metro area as part of the 100-mile Golden Spoke network. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is accessible from east-side trailheads at Parrish Lane and East 1826 Road North, connecting into the Wasatch foothills system that runs the length of the Front.
