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Trenton, NJ

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Trenton.

Population: 72,084 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Trenton, NJ is $295,154 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,500 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,771/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$295,154

Typical home value

-3.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$295,154
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+132.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$310,288
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,500
Median list price
$298,133
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
122
For-sale inventory
174
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
193
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,771/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,531/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,827/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
6
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Foundation Academy Charter School, OFFICE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School
Schools include
Foundation Academy Charter School, MERCER REGIONAL SCHOOL, Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School, Ewing High School, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,294
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
McGuire Air Force Base #1 (0.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.2°F
Average high
64.4°F
Average low
43.9°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
16.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
216
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
130,288
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
121,754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (2 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
68
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,594
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,956
Average weekly wage
$1,867
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TrentonState medianUS median
Typical home value$295,154$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$312,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,771/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,594$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Trenton, NJ?
$295,154.
What is the median sale price in Trenton, NJ?
$312,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Trenton, NJ?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Trenton, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,771/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Trenton, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Trenton, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,294 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Trenton, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Trenton, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Trenton, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McGuire Air Force Base #1, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Trenton, NJ?
23 schools (12 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Trenton, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Trenton, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Trenton, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Trenton

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