Trenton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jones County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
218 Population 908/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $30,930 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $125,126 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $986/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,667
51% below
$30,930 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
50% below
Zillow: $125,126
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
49%
Home Value
50%
Rent
85%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,930. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trenton is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,126. Median rent is $986/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

23.1% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trenton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$30,930
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$986
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$125,126
Housing Units117
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,786/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation25 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Trenton was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.