Living in Trenton, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 487 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $45,000 (41% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $69,200, the median rent is $525/month.
Trenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 48.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $69,200State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $69,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $45,000 and the income per person is $30,644. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 316
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.13
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Trenton has many vacation and second homes.
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
| McCook | 7,314 | $56,917 | $154,300 | $823 |
| Herndon | 159 | $65,000 | $48,600 | $375 |
| Hayes Center | 297 | $58,750 | $85,600 | $763 |
| Wauneta | 531 | $47,143 | $88,100 | $630 |
| Atwood | 1,320 | $72,188 | $119,800 | $806 |
More for people moving to Trenton
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What is the median household income in Trenton, NE?
The median household income in Trenton is $45,000, 41% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $69,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $525 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Trenton, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 48.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 25 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
22.4% 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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