Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Trenton is a small city in Michigan with a population of 18,242. Residents earn $78,565 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Trenton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Trenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Trenton is $78,565, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Trenton is $202,400, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Trenton is below the national average at 201 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,141 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Trenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,565 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $202,400 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,476 |
| Median List Price | $284,450 |
| Median List Price | $284,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $121 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 201.0/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.5/100K |
| Robbery | 10.9/100K |
| Assault | 146.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,141.1/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 173.9/100K |
| Theft | 842.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 125.0/100K |
| Arson | 5.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1401°N, 83.1929°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,520/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |