What is the median household income in Trenton, NJ?
The median household income in Trenton, NJ is $52,537 (±$3,804) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,294 a month would take about $51,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Trenton, the median household income went from $35,402 in 2015–2019 to $52,537 in 2020–2024 (+48.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $52,537 (±$3,804)
- Median renter income
- $37,816 (±$3,202)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $51,800
Income in Trenton against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Trenton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,537 (±$3,804) | $100,645 (±$2,565) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $37,816 (±$3,202) | $61,039 (±$3,997) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,517 (±$2,343) | $131,963 (±$3,408) | $133,477 (±$624) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,294 (±$52) | $1,623 (±$34) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Trenton, median household income is lower than in Mercer County ($100,645).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($103,556).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Mercer County, Trenton ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 551 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Trenton
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,294 a month ($15,528 a year) needs an income of about $51,800 a year.
The median renting household in Trenton earns $37,816 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,402 (±$2,048) | $52,537 (±$3,804) | +48.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,026 (±$30) | $1,294 (±$52) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $95,800 (±$3,154) | $160,700 (±$11,136) | +67.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Trenton
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | — | $52,537 (±$3,804) | — |
| Morrisville | 1.4 mi | $99,526 (±$22,703) | Higher |
| Ewing Township | 3.3 mi | $91,267 (±$5,965) | Higher |
| Falls Township (Bucks County) | 3.3 mi | $93,223 (±$4,953) | Higher |
| Mercerville | 3.9 mi | $128,277 (±$7,829) | Higher |
| White Horse | 4.0 mi | $105,758 (±$16,802) | Higher |
| Yardley | 4.1 mi | $112,500 (±$19,915) | Higher |
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 4.8 mi | $100,771 (±$3,960) | Higher |
| Lower Makefield Township | 4.9 mi | $175,206 (±$9,190) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morrisville, PA ($99,526), Ewing Township, NJ ($91,267), Falls Township (Bucks County), PA ($93,223).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hopewell Borough | $145,114 (±$25,426) |
| 7 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | $130,142 (±$10,777) |
| 8 | Hightstown Borough | $108,987 (±$15,365) |
| 9 | East Windsor Township | $105,208 (±$11,768) |
| 10 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | $100,771 (±$3,960) |
| 11 | Ewing Township | $91,267 (±$5,965) |
| 12 | Trenton | $52,537 (±$3,804) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Trenton
What is the median household income in Trenton?
The median household income in Trenton is $52,537 (±$3,804) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Trenton?
About $51,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,294 a month.
Have incomes in Trenton kept up with inflation?
In Trenton, the median household income went from $35,402 in 2015–2019 to $52,537 in 2020–2024 (+48.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Trenton?
The median renting household in Trenton, NJ earns $37,816 (±$3,202) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Trenton city, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:74000, in state:34 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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