Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Trenton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,673. Residents earn $80,227 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Trenton receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Trenton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Trenton is $80,227, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Trenton is $179,200, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Trenton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,227 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,389 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 940 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $179,200 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,329 |
| $/Sq Ft | $47 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $912 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6083°N, 89.6852°W |
| County FIPS | 17027 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |