The Town FilesTrenton, New York
Town in Oneida County · population 4,297 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,400
- Household income
- $88,807
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 164 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 44.3
Trenton is a town of 4,297 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $225,400, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 93% of New York towns, easier by car than 92% of New York towns.
How Trenton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Trenton is worth $225,400, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $88,807, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $895 a month. 86.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trenton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $895 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $88,807 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Trenton
| People | Trenton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Trenton
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 164.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 16, 2024 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 23, 2012.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Trenton itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Towns near Trenton
- Deerfield, NY5.9 mi · 3,983 people · home $231,300
- Floyd, NY6.1 mi · 3,733 people · home $204,200
- Marcy, NY6.8 mi · 8,777 people · home $236,200
- Whitesboro, NY10.5 mi · 3,612 people · home $160,700
- Yorkville, NY10.8 mi · 2,657 people · home $156,300
- Whitestown, NY10.8 mi · 18,118 people · home $190,300
- Utica, NY11.4 mi · 65,283 people · home $151,300
- Schuyler, NY11.6 mi · 3,296 people · home $116,000
Trenton questions
Is Trenton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trenton scores better for retirees than 68% of New York towns and quieter than 58%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Trenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Trenton is valued at $225,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,807, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $895 a month.
What is the weather like in Trenton?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 164.0 inches of snow.
Does Trenton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)