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.
Median Household Income
$52,537
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,294
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$160,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,344
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,545
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,950
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,338
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,479
Per month
Avg Home Value
$317,767
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
28.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
82.4%
What is the cost of living index for Trenton?
The cost of living index for Trenton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent in Trenton is $1,294 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Trenton?
The median household income in Trenton is $52,537 per year.
What is the median home value in Trenton?
The median home value in Trenton is $160,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Trenton?
Air quality data for Trenton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Trenton?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
