The Trenton metro is home to 383,286 people (up 3.9% over five years), with a median household income of $96,333. Typical rent of $2,523/month works out to 31.4% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Trenton's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 26.7% |
| Professional & management | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Finance, insurance & real estate | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 31.4% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Trenton market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,523/month suggests a household income around $101,000/year. The metro's median household income is $96,333.
By workforce share: Education & health care (26.7%), Professional & management (14.9%), Retail trade (8.9%) (Census ACS 5-year).