At a Glance
Median Income
$47,102
$28,026 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $348,502
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,025/100K
2,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
17.7% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trenton residents earn a median household income of $47,102 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,026. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,502. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 1,025 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 170% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,308/100K. The murder rate is 20.8/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population89,966
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density11,822/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,102
Per Capita$28,026
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$1,224
Ownership35.9%
Zillow$348,502
Housing Units36,307
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,025/100K
Property2,308/100K
Murder20.8/100K
Assault580/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Trenton was founded in 1719.
The median home in Trenton was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
29.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.