What are the schools like in Trenton, IL?

Trenton is served primarily by Wesclin CUSD 3. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Trenton?

The median household income in Trenton, IL is $68,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Trenton, IL?

Trenton has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Trenton, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Trenton, IL affordable or expensive?

Trenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trenton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,400 and the median rent is $829 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Trenton, IL?

Trenton has a violent crime rate of 38.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 228.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Trenton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Trenton is a small town of 2,684 in Illinois, with a median household income of $68,500 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Trenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Trenton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Trenton's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Trenton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Trenton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$829	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trenton's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.0 /100k

Property Crime

228.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Trenton is served primarily by Wesclin CUSD 3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Trenton, IL	National Avg
School District	Wesclin CUSD 3	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trenton sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trenton, IL
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Trenton, IL	National Avg
Population	2,684	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerfield, IL 4 mi Aviston, IL 4 mi New Baden, IL 5 mi Albers, IL 6 mi Lebanon, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Trenton

Trenton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62293

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton, IL affordable or expensive?

Trenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Trenton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,400 and median rent is $829/month.

What is the crime rate in Trenton, IL?

Trenton's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 228.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Trenton?

Public schools in Trenton are operated by Wesclin CUSD 3. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Trenton, IL a good place to live?

Trenton, IL has a population of 2,684, a median household income of $68,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Trenton?

Trenton averages 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Trenton?

Trenton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62293.

What is the population of Trenton?

The population of Trenton, Illinois is 2,684 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trenton?

Key numbers for living in Trenton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $169,400, median household income $68,500, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.