Trenton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,061 Population 640/sq mi density
$37,329 Median Income $21,641 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $241,671 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,329 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $702/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,329
50% below
$21,641 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $241,671
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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
50%
Home Value
55%
Rent
60%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 9.2% (156% 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 $241,671. 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.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,061
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,329
Per Capita$21,641
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A
Home Value$156,100
Rent$702
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$241,671
Housing Units1,055
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.