At a Glance
Median Income
$99,531
$40,000 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $360,975
Median Rent
$639/mo
11.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
5,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
274 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
3.3 / 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 $99,531 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,975. Median rent is $639/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,260/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,531
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$7,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$639
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$360,975
Housing Units263
Rent Burden11.9%
Crime
F
Violent533/100K
Property5,260/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,937 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Trenton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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