Living in Trenton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 319 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $47,841 (34% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $176,800, the median rent is $979/month.
Trenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,841State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $176,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Trenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trenton the median home value is $176,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $47,841 and the income per person is $28,105. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 182
- Owner-occupied
- 46.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.3%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.76
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 319 | $47,841 | $176,800 | $979 |
| Pollocksville | 463 | $60,714 | $162,100 | $716 |
| Cove City | 504 | $41,522 | $81,700 | $1,016 |
| Dover | 404 | $37,250 | $131,800 | $929 |
| River Bend | 2,874 | $71,824 | $266,100 | $1,289 |
| Maysville | 1,022 | $59,432 | $160,500 | $748 |
| Trent Woods | 4,032 | $107,802 | $343,100 | $1,385 |
| Brices Creek | 3,415 | $85,723 | $338,700 | — |
| Richlands | 2,335 | $65,163 | $248,800 | $798 |
More for people moving to Trenton
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What is the median household income in Trenton, NC?
The median household income in Trenton is $47,841, 34% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $176,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $979 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Trenton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 36.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 21 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
19.6% 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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