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Trenton, FL


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Trenton, Florida

Trenton, Florida, in Gilchrist county, is 29 miles W of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 85 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 1,617.

The People and Families of Trenton

In Trenton, about 44% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Trenton. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Trenton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trenton had a median family income of $29,773.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Trenton.

Trenton Housing

Trenton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Florida. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Trenton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Trenton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Trenton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Trenton Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Trenton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Trenton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Trenton, FL

Comparing Trenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime24
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