Trenton is a small town of 309 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $50,156
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 91.0
Trenton's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trenton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trenton, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,156
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trenton's violent crime rate is 47.7 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
47.7 /100k
Property Crime
407.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trenton is served primarily by Dept Of Correction N04.
Metric
Trenton, SC
National Avg
School District
Dept Of Correction N04
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
12
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trenton sees average highs of 55.4°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Trenton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trenton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,900 and median rent is $775/month.
Trenton's violent crime rate is 47.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trenton are operated by Dept Of Correction N04.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 12 high schools.
29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trenton, SC has a population of 309, a median household income of $50,156, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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 55.4°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trenton, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29847.
The population of Trenton, South Carolina is 309 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trenton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $148,900, median household income $50,156, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.