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Trenton, NJ

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Trenton.

Population: 72,084 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Trenton, NJ is $295,036 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,333 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,869/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$295,036

Median home value

-3.8%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$295,036
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+131.3%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$308,991
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$467,333
Median list price
$333,317
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+15.2%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
162
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,869/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,941/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,345/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
111.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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)
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
56.2°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.4°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
13.8 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
194
Days with Moderate air quality
160
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
244

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
118
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
227
Nearest airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL, HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.6 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
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
187,294
Average weekly wage
$1,785
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
771

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

How it compares

TrentonState medianUS median
Median home value$295,036$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$467,333$555,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,869/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Trenton, NJ?
$295,036.
What is the median sale price in Trenton, NJ?
$467,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Trenton, NJ?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Trenton, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,869/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Trenton, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Trenton, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Trenton, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Trenton, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Trenton, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 111.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Trenton

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