Trenton, NJ

Trenton is a mid-size city in New Jersey with a population of 89,966. Residents earn $47,102 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

89,966 Population 11,822/sq mi density

$47,102 Median Income $28,026 per capita

$122,500 Home Value $342,790 Zillow

$1,224 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

1,123 Violent Crime/100K 2,094 property/100K

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$47,102 median income, 6.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$122,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,123 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Trenton, NJ.

Name	Description
Route of Washington’s March	Marker is at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and South Broad Street, on the right when traveling east on Hamilton Avenue.
Route of Washington’s March	Marker is at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Chestnut Avenue on Hamilton Avenue.
"Trenton Makes, the World Takes"	Marker is at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and New Jersey Route 129, on the right when traveling east on Hamilton Avenue.
Canals, Trains and Automobiles	Marker is on 3rd Street just south of Cass Street, on the right when traveling north.
Front Street Paper Mill	Turning Rags to Riches. Marker can be reached from West State Street.
Petty's Run	Natural Stream to Storm Drain. Marker is on West State Street.
The Trenton Connection	Marker is on South Clinton Avenue just south of Barlow Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Trenton Steel Works	The Colonial Art of Making Steel. Marker is on West State Street.
West Front Street	Thruway to the State House. Marker is on W. State Street.