Median Income
$58,800
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.8%
52% higher than US avg
How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,407
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$37,320
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty18.8%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,095
Rent Burden12.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation85 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+1.2%
Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Trenton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Trenton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Trenton is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Trenton is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.
Trenton has a population of 2,407 with a density of 1,027 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 2.3% Black.
Population
2,407
Total Population
2021 Census
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
The median household income in Trenton is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,800 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.0% |
| 344% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
The median home value in Trenton is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,095 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Trenton vs U.S. Average (%)
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Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Trenton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6155°N, 62.6374°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |