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1. Overview - Life In Trenton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Trenton
3. Crime In Trenton
4. Cost of Living In Trenton
5. Gender In Trenton
6. Household Income For Trenton
7. Education In Trenton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Trenton

Trenton is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 83387 residents.. The poverty rate of Trenton is 27.2%, which is 94% higher than national average. The typical household in Trenton earns $37002 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 58.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Trenton are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Trenton is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Trenton, only 75% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Trenton remained 10.3%, which is 119% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Trenton, only 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Trenton is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Trenton is $97000 , which is 58% lower than national average. While median income in Trenton remained $37002, which is 45% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing70%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities100%

Diversity95%

Education40%

Commute70%

The overall crime rate in Trenton, New Jersey is 39% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Trenton is 201% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Trenton is 7% higher than national average. You have 1 in 86 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 48 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	6	10	5	18	4
In USA	747	1201	563	1527	439

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	3	1	3	3	6
In USA	111	30	22	169	598