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Trenton, Michigan

Introduction to Trenton, Michigan

Trenton, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 8 miles SE of Taylor, Michigan and 14 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Detroit metropolitan area. Trenton contains a population of approximately 19,584.

Trenton History

Abram Caleb Truax is considered to be the founder of Trenton. He constructed a church, sawmill and a store in the present day downtown Trenton. At that time, the area was known as Truaxton. The name was changed to Trenton in 1850, and it was incorporated as a village in the year 1855. In 1957, Trenton was reincorporated as a city.

Trenton and nearby Attractions

  • Trenton Historical Museum
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Sterling State Park
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Dossin Great Lakes Museum
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Trenton

In Trenton one can enjoy fishing at the beautiful Elizabeth Park. You can also visit the Trenton Historical Museum to explore the past of the city. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure at the golf courses and country clubs that are close to the city. Detroit's Greektown and the Great Lakes Museum are also nearby.

Trenton Transportation

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is nearby.

Trenton Higher Education

Wayne State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, Marygrove College, Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan - Dearborn are close to the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Trenton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Trenton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Trenton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Trenton, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime76

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