At a Glance
Median Income
$50,645
$22,134 per capita
Home Value
$130,900
Zillow: $164,345
Median Rent
$816/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
20.9% 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 $50,645 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,134. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $130,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,345. Median rent is $816/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 432/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,175
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,645
Per Capita$22,134
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$2,017M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,900
Rent$816
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$164,345
Housing Units1,979
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property432/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation352 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Trenton was founded in 1824.
The median home in Trenton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.