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Trenton, NJ

Government town · 29.4% of jobs are government, including public universities (U.S. 12.1%)

Hightstown is part of the Trenton area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Trenton
Trenton in New Jersey
New Jersey in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Trenton area.

29
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
17
coffee shops
112
parks
146
playgrounds
11
libraries
1
movie theater
7
live theaters
12
museums
16
bookstores
10
gyms
56
bars
26
pharmacies
4
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 52,591 rented homes in the Trenton area, 77% rent for under $2,000 a month and 93% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 19%
$1,000 to $1,499: 30%
$1,500 to $1,999: 27%
$2,000 to $2,499: 12%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 7%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

10 public school districts in this county, with about 58,859 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Trenton Public School District · Trenton
14,852 students · 15.4 students per teacher · 25 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton
12,096 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 23 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District · West Windsor
9,027 students · 11.6 students per teacher · 10 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
East Windsor Regional School District · Hightstown
5,138 students · 11.4 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Princeton Public School District · Princeton
3,817 students · 11.1 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$445,082
What a typical home sells for across the Trenton area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
28 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,421 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NJ. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$96,333
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.51% of home value a year
About $2,510 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.75%
NJ's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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