Here's what it costs to live in Trenton, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,294 per month, while the typical home is valued around $160,700. Households earn a median of $52,537 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$52,537
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,294
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$160,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,344
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,545
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,950
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,338
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
90,338
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,338
Per month
Avg Home Value
$210,050
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 08608 | — | $1,024 | — |
| ZIP 08609 | — | $1,129 | $90,700 |
| ZIP 08610 | — | $1,412 | $230,000 |
| ZIP 08611 | — | $1,283 | $117,300 |
| ZIP 08618 | — | $1,084 | $185,400 |
| ZIP 08628 | — | $1,458 | $331,700 |
| ZIP 08629 | — | $1,232 | $131,800 |
| ZIP 08638 | — | $1,507 | $209,800 |
| ZIP 08648 | — | $1,914 | $383,700 |
Healthcare Score
28.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
82.4%
The cost of living index for Trenton is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Trenton is $1,294 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Trenton is $52,537 per year.
The median home value in Trenton is $160,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Trenton is not yet available.
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
