At a Glance
Median Income
$48,109
$21,050 per capita
Home Value
$161,600
Zillow: $291,679
Median Rent
$838/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.0% smoking rate
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)
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.