Trenton, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,407 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $37,320 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,800
22% below
$37,320 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
30.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
344% above
18.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
444%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $58,800 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,320. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trenton is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.5% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Trenton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,407
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$37,320
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty18.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$718

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,095
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute19 min