Living in Trenton, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trenton · Census data 2020–2024
Trenton has 4,151 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $58,750 (16% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $126,000, the median rent is $829/month.
Trenton at a glance
- Population
- 4,151
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $126,000State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 42.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Trenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15.6%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
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 $126,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Trenton median household income
The median household income in Trenton is $58,750 and the income per person is $25,355. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Trenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,144
- Owner-occupied
- 42.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.9%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.18
Trenton demographics
- Population
- 4,151
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 1,761
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trenton ›
Education in Trenton
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trenton
- Unemployment rate
- 15.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Trenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 4,151 | $58,750 | $126,000 | $829 |
| Dyer | 2,217 | $54,766 | $113,500 | $771 |
| Gibson | 479 | $53,750 | $154,200 | $871 |
| Bradford | 1,385 | $47,361 | $116,000 | $740 |
| Humboldt | 7,787 | $52,917 | $102,300 | $742 |
| Rutherford | 1,119 | $50,667 | $93,900 | $691 |
| Milan | 8,244 | $43,886 | $144,100 | $805 |
| Yorkville | 307 | $71,000 | $132,500 | $861 |
| Gadsden | 459 | $60,139 | $153,700 | $775 |
More for people moving to Trenton
Trenton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Trenton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Trenton, TN?
The median household income in Trenton is $58,750, 16% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $126,000, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $829 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Trenton, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15.6%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Trenton?
The median age in Trenton is 38.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Trenton?
The average commute to work in Trenton is 28 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trenton?
The unemployment rate in Trenton is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trenton?
20.9% 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.
Last updated: