Living in Trenton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 376 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $66,964 (5% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $166,500.
Trenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $66,964State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $166,500State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $166,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,355 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $66,964 and the income per person is $35,683. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 376 | $66,964 | $166,500 | — |
| Pembroke | 732 | $70,804 | $191,200 | $813 |
| Guthrie | 1,559 | $35,952 | $134,200 | $909 |
| Elkton | 1,924 | $48,777 | $125,000 | $906 |
| Fairview | 226 | $58,309 | — | — |
| Oak Grove | 7,962 | $49,354 | $148,700 | $1,197 |
| Clarksville | 176,456 | $69,303 | $263,600 | $1,307 |
| Fort Campbell North | 11,356 | $58,933 | — | $1,529 |
| Hopkinsville | 30,906 | $49,139 | $172,100 | $902 |
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What is the median household income in Trenton, KY?
The median household income in Trenton is $66,964, 5% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $166,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Trenton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 41.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 21 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
27.4% 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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