Apartments for rent in Trenton, MI

The small city of Trenton, Michigan is home to slightly more than 18,000 people. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 44, are older than most cities in Michigan. Home ownership is more common than renting in Trenton, and 22% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $787 a month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Michigan. Each month, renters in Trenton will pay around $87 less compared to the state average.

Trenton residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit isn't used extensively. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

There are three primary industries in Trenton: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries account for 21% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just under $72K, Trenton workers earn about $10,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Michigan. However, Trenton's average income is just about on par with the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Trenton has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.