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Trenton.
About
Life in Trenton
Trenton is a community of 13,304 people in Ohio. The median household income is $80,635, and median home values are around $234,900. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Trenton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Trenton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Trenton, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (33.7%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Trenton
In Trenton, home values are 9% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,382
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $281,269 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Trenton
Unemployment in Butler County, which includes Trenton, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Trenton: Butler County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Butler County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Trenton is about 3% of Butler County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute31.8 min avg
How Trenton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Trenton, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Trenton runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
173.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
409.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Trenton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Trenton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,100 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $522,100 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | $10,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Trenton is about 3% of Butler County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Butler County, which includes Trenton, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
239
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Butler County, county-wide
Trenton is about 3% of Butler County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Trenton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.63" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.59" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.06" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 2.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.04" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Trenton
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Trenton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Hamilton
Atrium Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Franklin
Beckett Springs
Psychiatric · 9.2 mi away · West Chester
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Trenton
Trenton's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Trenton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,656 students · in-state tuition $18,520 · 81% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
14.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Trenton
Trenton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Trenton
Midpointe Library System - Trenton
200 Edgewood Drive, Trenton
Cities Near Trenton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Trenton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Trenton FAQ
Is Trenton, Ohio safe?⌄
Trenton's violent crime rate was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 410 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Trenton, Ohio?⌄
Butler County, which includes Trenton, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Trenton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Trenton is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from