The Town FilesTrenton, Florida
City in Gilchrist County · population 2,015 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,500
- Household income
- $49,350
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 31.5
Trenton is a city of 2,015 people in Gilchrist County, Florida. The median home is worth $183,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 82% of Florida towns, easier by car than 76% of Florida towns.
How Trenton ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Trenton is worth $183,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $49,350, which is more affordable than 77% of Florida towns. Median rent is $927 a month. 55.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $927 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $49,350 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 55.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Trenton
| People | Trenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 31.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Trenton
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 44.1°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1983 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 14, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Gilchrist County since 1996
Gilchrist County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County had 3,814 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,829 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Trenton itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Trenton
2 public schools with 1,560 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 837 | 17.8 |
| TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 723 | 18.5 |
Towns near Trenton
- Andrews, FL6.0 mi · 837 people · home $117,700
- Fanning Springs, FL6.8 mi · 1,182 people · home $187,100
- Chiefland, FL8.7 mi · 2,316 people · home $167,700
- Manatee Road, FL9.1 mi · 2,484 people · home $155,400
- Bell, FL10.6 mi · 518 people · home $171,800
- Newberry, FL13.5 mi · 7,342 people · home $288,100
- Bronson, FL15.3 mi · 1,140 people · home $169,900
- East Bronson, FL17.0 mi · 2,025 people · home $147,500
Trenton questions
Is Trenton, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trenton scores better for retirees than 48% of Florida towns and quieter than 82%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Trenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Trenton is valued at $183,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,350, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $927 a month.
What is the weather like in Trenton?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 44.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Trenton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 1983. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)