At a Glance
Median Income
$87,788
$35,107 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
Zillow: $275,388
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
638/100K
7,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 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
3.2 / 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 $87,788 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,107. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,388. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 638 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,773/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,304
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density2,693/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,788
Per Capita$35,107
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,700
Rent$1,354
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$275,388
Housing Units4,612
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent638/100K
Property7,773/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation661 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Trenton was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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