Trenton, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,085 Population 615/sq mi density
$48,109 Median Income $21,050 per capita
$161,600 Home Value $291,679 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,109 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$161,600 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,109
36% below
$21,050 per capita
Home Value
$161,600
43% below
Zillow: $291,679
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Trenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
57%
Rent
72%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trenton residents earn a median household income of $48,109 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,050. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trenton is $161,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,679. Median rent is $838/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

12.3% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trenton has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,085
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,109
Per Capita$21,050
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,600
Rent$838
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$291,679
Housing Units705
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Trenton was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.