At a Glance
Median Income
$78,565
$42,757 per capita
Home Value
$202,400
Zillow: $234,476
Median Rent
$873/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
744/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trenton residents earn a median household income of $78,565 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,757. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,476. Median rent is $873/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 744/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population18,242
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density2,520/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,565
Per Capita$42,757
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,400
Rent$873
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$234,476
Housing Units8,423
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property744/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation585 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Trenton was founded in 1855.
The median home in Trenton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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