Trenton is a small town of 575 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $100,625
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Strengths:
Trenton stands out for 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
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Trenton metro area.
Metric
Trenton, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Trenton's violent crime rate is 385.8 per 100,000 residents
— 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
385.8 /100k
Property Crime
2085.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trenton is served primarily by EIGHT MILE 6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trenton, ND
National Avg
School District
EIGHT MILE 6
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trenton sees average highs of 23.6°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 14.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Trenton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $716/month against a median household income of $100,625.
Trenton's violent crime rate is 385.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2085.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trenton are operated by EIGHT MILE 6.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trenton, ND has a population of 575, a median household income of $100,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Trenton averages 23.6°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.8 inches
with about 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trenton, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58853.
The population of Trenton, North Dakota is 575 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trenton: median home N/A, median household income $100,625, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.