Living in New Trenton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
New Trenton has 290 residents with a median age of 70.2. The median household income is $36,818 (49% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $152,800.
New Trenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 70.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $36,818State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $152,800State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
Is New Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in New Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Trenton the median home value is $152,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
New Trenton median household income
The median household income in New Trenton is $36,818 and the income per person is $37,775. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in New Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.29
New Trenton demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 70.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 67.9%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Trenton ›
Education in New Trenton
5.2% of adults 25 and older in New Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
New Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Trenton | 290 | $36,818 | $152,800 | — |
| St. Leon | 737 | $76,250 | $280,800 | $862 |
| Cedar Grove | 252 | $65,938 | $158,800 | $713 |
| West Harrison | 285 | $43,750 | $129,200 | $807 |
| Bright | 5,540 | $108,974 | $279,500 | $869 |
| Harrison | 13,084 | $100,000 | $229,400 | $1,153 |
| Blue Jay | 1,797 | $117,859 | $242,500 | $1,113 |
| Brookville | 2,643 | $55,938 | $180,700 | $818 |
| Hidden Valley | 5,706 | $121,208 | $289,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Trenton, IN?
The median household income in New Trenton is $36,818, 49% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Trenton?
The median home value in New Trenton is $152,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is New Trenton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in New Trenton?
The median age in New Trenton is 70.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in New Trenton?
The unemployment rate in New Trenton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Trenton?
5.2% of adults in New 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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