5 Things You Should Know About Living In Trenton NJ

As the capital of the state, Trenton NJ had a population of just under 85,000 people. However, despite its size, it’s proximity to New York City often results in it being overshadowed. In fact, it is generally lumped with the NYC metropolitan area which means that, to put it frankly, most people don’t pay Trenton much attention. Sadly, there seems to be good reason for this. Over the years Trenton NJ has gained a pretty negative reputation. Still, many people find themselves having to relocate to Trenton for various reasons.  Whether you’re moving to Trenton for business or personal reasons, it’s definitely nice to have some information on the area before you move. Keep reading to learn 5 things you should know about living in Trenton NJ.

Trenton NJ has a high crime rate

Of course, safety is at the top of all of our priority lists – and sadly, Trenton isn’t the safest place on earth. Crime is probably one of the first things that comes to mind when people think of Trenton NJ. The city is notoriously violent with a crime rate that is 94% higher than the rest of New Jersey. It is also worth noting that Trenton repeatedly placed on lists of the most violent cities in the United States.

Property values are low

As you can imagine, property values in a city with a high crime rate trend to be on the lower end. So buying a house in Trenton NJ  might not be the best move. Median home values in Trenton are 65% lower than the rest of New Jersey.

Easy commute to NYC

One of the biggest perks of living in Trenton is the fact that NYC is just right over the bridge. If you work in the city but don’t want to pay what it costs to live there, Trenton could be an easy and affordable option.

Low cost of living

The saying “you get what you pay for” is especially true when it comes to cost of living. Places that are seen as less ‘nice’ tend to be less expansive than ‘nicer’ places. With Trenton’s high crime rate and low property values, the cities cost of living is more than 20% less than New Jersey.

Things to do

If you’re looking for something to do, it won’t be hard to find in Trenton. The city actually has lots of amenities including restaurant, parks, and places to shop.

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