How old are the homes in Centennial, CO?

Name: Age of homes in Centennial, CO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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42.8% (±1.8 points) of the homes in Centennial, CO were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.5% were built before 1940.

7.5% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 42.8% (±1.8 points)
Built before 1940: 0.5%
Built 2010 or later: 7.5%

When the homes in Centennial were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Centennial	Arapahoe County	Colorado	United States
2020 or later	1.6% (±0.5 points)	2.3%	3.0%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	5.9% (±0.8 points)	10.0%	12.8%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	6.3% (±0.8 points)	15.2%	16.6%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	19.1% (±1.2 points)	12.7%	14.6%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	24.2% (±1.0 points)	21.6%	13.3%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	27.5% (±1.3 points)	21.9%	16.1%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	12.0% (±1.0 points)	7.2%	7.6%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	2.7% (±0.5 points)	6.0%	6.7%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	0.1% (±0.1 points)	1.4%	2.3%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	0.5% (±0.4 points)	1.7%	7.0%	11.7%

In Centennial, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in Arapahoe County (38.2%).

It is also higher than in Colorado (39.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In Arapahoe County, Centennial ranks 13 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 209 of 339.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (15.3%) and the share built before 1980 (42.8%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Centennial

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Centennial
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Centennial	—	42.8% (±1.8 points)	—
Inverness	1.0 mi	2.0% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Cherry Creek	1.3 mi	45.6% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Dove Valley	2.0 mi	1.7% (±3.8 points)	Lower
Acres Green	3.0 mi	93.7% (±8.9 points)	Higher
Greenwood Village	3.1 mi	28.3% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Meridian	3.2 mi	5.4% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Foxfield	4.2 mi	44.0% (±25.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lone Tree	4.2 mi	0.8% (±1.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Inverness, CO (2.0%), Dove Valley, CO (1.7%), Greenwood Village, CO (28.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Acres Green, CO (93.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Arapahoe County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
7	Columbine Valley	50.6% (±15.5 points)
8	Cherry Creek	45.6% (±5.0 points)
9	Littleton	45.5% (±3.1 points)
10	Byers	44.6% (±18.2 points)
11	Glendale	44.3% (±9.6 points)
12	Foxfield	44.0% (±25.0 points)
13	Centennial	42.8% (±1.8 points)
14	Aurora	37.0% (±1.0 points)
15	Deer Trail	29.5% (±10.9 points)
16	Greenwood Village	28.3% (±3.5 points)
17	Strasburg	25.1% (±9.6 points)
18	Four Square Mile	24.0% (±4.0 points)
19	Inverness	2.0% (±5.5 points)

Showing 13 of 20 places in Arapahoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Centennial

How old are most homes in Centennial?

42.8% of homes in Centennial, CO were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Centennial need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 15.3% and 42.8% of homes in Centennial were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Centennial?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial city, Colorado

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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