Living in Trenton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 2,320 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $49,350 (34% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $183,500, the median rent is $927/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 2,320
- Median age
- 31.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $49,350State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $183,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $183,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $49,350 and the income per person is $21,949. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 830
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.74
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 2,320
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 792
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2,320 | $49,350 | $183,500 | $927 |
| Andrews | 1,275 | $52,955 | $117,700 | $1,112 |
| Fanning Springs | 942 | $53,618 | $187,100 | $859 |
| Manatee Road | 2,426 | $51,708 | $155,400 | — |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
More for people moving to Trenton
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What is the median household income in Trenton, FL?
The median household income in Trenton is $49,350, 34% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Trenton?
The median home value in Trenton is $183,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $927 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Trenton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 31.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 29 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
10.4% of adults in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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