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Trenton, IL

Trenton, IL.

Population: 4,433 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Trenton, IL is $267,677 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,000 after a median 104 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,677

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,677
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+61.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$269,439
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$337,000
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+30.6%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Trenton Elem School, Wesclin Sr High School, Wesclin Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Circle Smelting Corp (14.9 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,380
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,412

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Furfaro Restricted Landing Area (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL, HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL, ANDERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,923
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,575
Average weekly wage
$886
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

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

How it compares

TrentonState medianUS median
Median home value$267,677$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$337,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,923$2,696$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 median home value in Trenton, IL?
$267,677.
What is the median sale price in Trenton, IL?
$337,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Trenton, IL?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Trenton, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $990/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Trenton, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, tornado.
Is Trenton, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Trenton, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Trenton, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Trenton, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Trenton, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Trenton, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Trenton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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