City safety & data profile

TrentonMI

Trenton, MI is a 18K-resident city in Wayne County with a median household income of $82,212.

Wayne County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Trenton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Trenton has a population larger than 39% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $210,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 61%
By size
$82,212
Median income
$210,600
Median home
5.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Trenton

Trenton posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Trenton area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Trenton

Where Trenton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,212 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Trenton, MI beyond the headline numbers

Trenton sits inside Wayne County, Michigan, at roughly 42.14°N, -83.18°W. Population 18,380, $82,212 median household income. Median home value $210,600, median rent $880. Poverty rate 5.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Trenton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.8%, then short sleep duration at 34.2%. 1 hospital in/around Trenton, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Trenton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,380
Trenton
Median Income
$82,212
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$210,600
-8% vs avg
Median Age
48.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wayne County) - Trenton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.8M-2%
Median Income
$60,539+47%
Median Home Value
$178,500+106%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-15%
Unemployment
8.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Trenton, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$880/mo
Poverty Rate
5.5% -61% vs avg
Unemployment 3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.5%
Work From Home 13.4%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 88.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Short Sleep Duration
34.2%
Obesity
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
22.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Diabetes
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 74.7%
Annual Checkup 80.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.3%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
COREWELL HEALTH TRENTON HOSPITAL
TRENTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Trenton, MI? ▼
Trenton, MI has a population of 18,380 people, located in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Trenton? ▼
The median household income in Trenton, MI is $82,212 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.5%.
What is the median home value in Trenton? ▼
The median home value in Trenton, MI is $210,600. Median rent is $880/month.
What are the top health concerns in Trenton? ▼
The top health indicators in Trenton include High Blood Pressure (35.8%), Short Sleep Duration (34.2%), Obesity (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Trenton? ▼
Trenton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Trenton? ▼
The median age in Trenton, MI is 48.2 years. 27.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Trenton, MI is located in Wayne County, Michigan. With a population of 18K and a $82,212 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Trenton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Trenton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Trenton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wayne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.