Living in Trenton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 2,123 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $39,441 (49% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $166,000, the median rent is $670/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 2,123
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $39,441State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $166,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $670/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $166,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $39,441 and the income per person is $24,104. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,019
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.39
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 2,123
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 811
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2,123 | $39,441 | $166,000 | $670 |
| New England | 391 | $26,374 | — | — |
| Wildwood | 368 | $80,721 | $218,100 | — |
| Chattanooga Valley | 4,601 | $52,813 | $205,300 | $1,051 |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,721 | $158,000 | $564,600 | $1,213 |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | $201,000 | $855,300 | $1,428 |
| New Hope | 862 | $77,727 | $179,600 | $775 |
| Chickamauga | 3,014 | $92,532 | $269,100 | $750 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
More for people moving to Trenton
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What is the median household income in Trenton, GA?
The median household income in Trenton is $39,441, 49% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $166,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $670 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Trenton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 39.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 21 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
13.9% 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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