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Trenton
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Trenton

#13 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Wayne County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Trenton is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 18,489. Trenton is in Wayne County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Trenton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Trenton there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Trenton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Trenton are above average.
    About Trenton...
    Population
    18,489
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $812
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      39
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      39
      500.1
    • Theft
      378.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      82.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Trenton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,725
    National
    $69,021
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