What are the schools like in Trenton, NJ?

Trenton is served primarily by Trenton Public School District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Trenton?

The median household income in Trenton, NJ is $44,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Trenton, NJ?

Trenton has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Trenton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Trenton's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trenton is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,200 and the median rent is $1,177 per month.

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

Trenton has a violent crime rate of 1025.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2288.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Trenton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Trenton is a mid-sized city of 90,055 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $44,444 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Trenton stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 102.1

Trenton's overall cost of living index is 102.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Trenton costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Trenton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,177	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Trenton's violent crime rate is 1025.9 per 100,000 residents — 170% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1025.9 /100k

Property Crime

2288.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Trenton is served primarily by Trenton Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Trenton, NJ	National Avg
School District	Trenton Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trenton sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trenton, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Trenton, NJ	National Avg
Population	90,055	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	24.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morrisville, PA 1 mi The College of New Jersey, NJ 3 mi Mercerville, NJ 4 mi White Horse, NJ 4 mi Yardley, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Trenton

Trenton, NJ is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

08618 08611 08638 08609 08629 08608 08628

Trenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Trenton's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Trenton roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $111,200 and median rent is $1,177/month.

What is the crime rate in Trenton, NJ?

Trenton's violent crime rate is 1025.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2288.6 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 Trenton Public School District. The district has 13 elementary, 9 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Trenton, NJ a good place to live?

Trenton, NJ has a population of 90,055, a median household income of $44,444, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. 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 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Trenton?

Trenton, NJ is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 08618, 08611, 08638, 08609, 08629, 08608, 08628.

What is the population of Trenton?

The population of Trenton, New Jersey is 90,055 with a median age of 35.8. 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 102 (100 = US average), median home $111,200, median household income $44,444, crime index 206 (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.