Living in Trenton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 1,599 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $60,455 (19% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $357,400, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 43.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $60,455State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $357,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $357,400, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $60,455 and the income per person is $45,812. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,190
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.05
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Trenton has many vacation and second homes.
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 780
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 1,599 | $60,455 | $357,400 | $1,102 |
| Lamoine | 1,782 | $88,542 | $324,800 | $1,174 |
| Surry | 1,836 | $74,508 | $296,300 | $969 |
| Hancock | 2,518 | $72,285 | $276,800 | $1,171 |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | $77,180 | $538,400 | $1,106 |
| Blue Hill | 2,813 | $80,377 | $399,500 | $1,038 |
| Ellsworth | 8,657 | $77,375 | $242,300 | $1,017 |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | $92,813 | $522,100 | $1,341 |
| Sorrento | 345 | $83,438 | $298,800 | $1,696 |
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What is the median household income in Trenton, ME?
The median household income in Trenton is $60,455, 19% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $357,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $1,102 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Trenton, ME a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 43.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 29 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
42.3% 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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