Living in Trenton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 18,125 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $82,212 (13% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $210,600, the median rent is $880/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 18,125
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $82,212State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $210,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
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 $210,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,627 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $82,212 and the income per person is $44,238. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,288
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.28
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 18,125
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 7,888
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 18,125 | $82,212 | $210,600 | $880 |
| Woodhaven | 12,690 | $78,648 | $231,800 | $1,096 |
| Riverview | 12,186 | $73,468 | $215,100 | $1,101 |
| Gibraltar | 4,873 | $91,651 | $223,200 | $1,276 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | $1,120 |
| Flat Rock | 10,340 | $81,585 | $228,800 | $919 |
| Wyandotte | 24,489 | $71,987 | $166,900 | $972 |
| Rockwood | 3,161 | $88,080 | $188,600 | $1,037 |
| South Rockwood | 1,924 | $78,203 | $226,500 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Trenton, MI?
The median household income in Trenton is $82,212, 13% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $210,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $880 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Trenton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 48.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 25 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
27.5% 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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