The Town FilesTrenton, Georgia
City in Dade County · population 2,195 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,000
- Household income
- $39,441
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.5
Trenton is a city of 2,195 people in Dade County, Georgia. The median home is worth $166,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650).
How Trenton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Trenton is worth $166,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $39,441, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $670 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trenton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $670 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $39,441 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Trenton
| People | Trenton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Trenton
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Dade County since 1996
Dade County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Dade County
Dade County had 4,535 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,218 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Trenton itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Trenton
4 public schools with 2,043 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade Elementary School | PK-5 | 782 | 14.8 |
| Dade County High School | 9-12 | 577 | 14.1 |
| Dade Middle School | 6-8 | 424 | 13.3 |
| Davis Elementary School | PK-5 | 260 | 13.0 |
Towns near Trenton
- New England, GA3.4 mi · 546 people · home —
- West Brow, GA5.9 mi · 887 people · home $279,100
- Chattanooga Valley, GA10.0 mi · 3,962 people · home $205,300
- Lookout Mountain, GA10.5 mi · 1,641 people · home $564,600
- Lookout Mountain, TN12.2 mi · 2,058 people · home $855,300
- New Hope, TN12.5 mi · 987 people · home $179,600
- Chickamauga, GA12.5 mi · 2,917 people · home $269,100
- Fairview, GA12.8 mi · 6,409 people · home $183,600
Trenton questions
Is Trenton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trenton scores better for retirees than 13% of Georgia towns and quieter than 51%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Trenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Trenton is valued at $166,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,441, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $670 a month.
What is the weather like in Trenton?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Trenton get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)