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Trenton, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
89,966
Population
11,822/sq mi density
$47,102
Median Income
$28,026 per capita
$122,500
Home Value
$342,790 Zillow
$1,224
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
1,123
Violent Crime/100K
2,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,102 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,123 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$122,500
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
35.9%
45% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
36,307
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$122,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$342,790
Median Sale Price
$207,500
Median List Price
$282,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
35.9%
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,224/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,183/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
73 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
30
Price Drops
19.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Active Inventory
145
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
35.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $122,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,790 |
| Median Sale Price | $207,500 |
| Median List Price | $282,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,224 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,183 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.3% |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Active Inventory | 145 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 36,307 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 34.9% |