At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$37,102 per capita
Home Value
$52,300
Zillow: $177,546
Median Rent
$669/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.9% smoking rate
How Trent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trent a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trent residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,102. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trent is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,546. Median rent is $669/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
17.3% of adults in Trent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trent has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$37,102
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,201M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent$669
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$177,546
Housing Units135
Rent Burden16.1%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,043/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation1,917 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Trent was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.