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Trenton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
Trenton, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Trenton residents earn a median household income of $80,227 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,123. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,329. Median rent is $912/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 386/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.