Living in Trenton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 258 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $57,083 (18% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $169,600, the median rent is $930/month.
Trenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 47.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $169,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 11.6%.
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 $169,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $57,083 and the income per person is $37,541. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.37
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 97.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 258 | $57,083 | $169,600 | $930 |
| Edgefield | 4,010 | $39,688 | $122,500 | $731 |
| Johnston | 2,132 | $34,412 | $106,600 | $491 |
| Murphys Estates | 1,064 | $89,531 | $189,300 | — |
| Graniteville | 2,056 | $38,938 | $112,200 | $945 |
| Ridge Spring | 842 | $39,167 | $69,600 | $640 |
| Warrenville | 1,042 | $53,418 | $75,500 | $1,302 |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | $52,197 | $89,800 | $1,204 |
| Belvedere | 5,180 | $53,021 | $143,500 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Trenton, SC?
The median household income in Trenton is $57,083, 18% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $169,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $930 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Trenton, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 47.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 23 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
40.6% 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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