Trenton is a small city of 13,133 in Ohio, with a median household income of $84,392
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 94.1
Trenton's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trenton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trenton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$186,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,305
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,392
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trenton's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
85.7 /100k
Property Crime
157.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trenton is served primarily by Edgewood City School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trenton, OH
National Avg
School District
Edgewood City School District
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trenton sees average highs of 39.9°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Trenton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trenton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $186,500 and median rent is $1,305/month.
Trenton's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 157.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trenton are operated by Edgewood City School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trenton, OH has a population of 13,133, a median household income of $84,392, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 39.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trenton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45067.
The population of Trenton, Ohio is 13,133 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trenton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $186,500, median household income $84,392, crime index 17 (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.
