53rd most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Trenton, MI
A typical home in Trenton costs about $1,254 a month, 18.3% of the median household income of $82,212. That makes Trenton the 7th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 53rd of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $880
- Median home value
- $210,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,627
- Of income on housing
- 18.3%
Trenton against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Trenton | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $880 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $210,600 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,627 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $82,212 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 18.3% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 7th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Trenton
The towns around Trenton, each with its own page.
- Woodhaven Rent $1,096 · Home $231,800 98th most affordable in the metro
- Riverview Rent $1,101 · Home $215,100 138th most affordable in the metro
- Gibraltar Rent $1,276 · Home $223,200 79th most affordable in the metro
- Brownstown Township Rent $1,196 · Home $272,700 69th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Ile Township Rent $1,414 · Home $355,900 52nd most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
- Flat Rock Rent $919 · Home $228,800 93rd most affordable in the metro
- Wyandotte Rent $972 · Home $166,900 74th most affordable in the metro
Living in Trenton
- Homes for sale in Trenton Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Trenton Houses and apartments for rent
- Trenton neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Trenton crime rate From Trenton's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Trenton city guide Pros, homes and city services
Trenton cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Trenton, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Trenton takes 18.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 53rd most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Trenton?
The median gross rent is $880 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 27% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Trenton?
Owners put the median home value at $210,600, 16% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,627 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Trenton?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Trenton home at $1,254 a month calls for about $50,000 a year. The median household here earns $82,212.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Trenton. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.