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Trenton, NJ
Trenton · NJ 08608
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$160K
Median Price
100/100
Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
93 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
DQuietness
40/100
FCommute
15/100
AWalkability
100/100
WYLT Score62/100
Our Take
Trenton’s downtown offers great walkability, solid transit connections, and surprisingly good schools for a city of its size. Property prices remain affordable compared to neighboring towns, but residents should be aware of higher crime rates and limited upscale amenities.
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The Good
- ✓Walker's Paradise with excellent pedestrian infrastructure
- ✓Good public transit access to major hubs
- ✓High-rated public schools within the ZIP
- ✓Affordable housing and rental market
Real Talk
- !Higher violent and property crime compared to national average
- !Limited upscale dining and nightlife options
- !Older housing stock may require more maintenance
- !Commute to NYC is nearly 1.5 hours
- $Higher property tax burden typical of New Jersey cities
- $Potential for higher utility and maintenance costs on historic homes
- $Limited public parking may increase transportation costs
Best For
Urban commutersStudents and young professionalsAffordable home buyersArtists and creatives looking for historic charm
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Trenton, NJ
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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