At a Glance
Median Income
$37,329
$21,641 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
Zillow: $233,253
Median Rent
$702/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trenton residents earn a median household income of $37,329 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,641. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,253. Median rent is $702/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,421/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,061
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,329
Per Capita$21,641
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A
Home Value$156,100
Rent$702
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$233,253
Housing Units1,055
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,421/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Trenton was founded in 1854.
The median home in Trenton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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