Living in Trenton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 2,664 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $80,795 (3% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $178,200, the median rent is $857/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 2,664
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,795State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $178,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
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 $178,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $80,795 and the income per person is $39,523. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,239
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.27
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 2,664
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,155
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Aviston | 2,387 | $117,875 | $244,800 | $963 |
| New Baden | 3,463 | $81,393 | $172,200 | $1,133 |
| Albers | 1,280 | $109,583 | $210,200 | $988 |
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| Damiansville | 570 | $105,000 | $194,100 | $960 |
| Germantown | 1,350 | $92,083 | $192,500 | $913 |
| St. Jacob | 1,759 | $112,188 | $201,000 | $1,138 |
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What is the median household income in Trenton, IL?
The median household income in Trenton is $80,795, 3% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $178,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $857 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is Trenton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 38 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 25 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
30.7% 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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