At a Glance
Median Income
$30,766
$18,823 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
Zillow: $168,031
Median Rent
$675/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.7% smoking rate
How Trinity Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trinity's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trinity a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trinity residents earn a median household income of $30,766 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,823. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,166 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trinity is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,031. Median rent is $675/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
8.8% of adults in Trinity hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trinity has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,291
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,766
Per Capita$18,823
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$3,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$675
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$168,031
Housing Units1,236
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation230 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Trinity was founded in 1872.
The median home in Trinity was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.