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Trenton, MI

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Population
17,849
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
597 ft
Median Home Value
$210,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$880/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,212
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communitySouthgate, Michigan4.5 miles away · 28,931 residents.

About Trenton

Trenton is a Wayne County city on the Detroit River, part of the Downriver area south of Detroit. Its founder is usually identified as Abram Caleb Truax, and the city's riverfront location has long tied it to transportation, industry, and regional history. Parts of the Detroit River are central to the setting, giving Trenton parks, views, and a stronger sense of place than many inland suburbs. It feels like a stable Downriver community: residential, practical, union-and-industry adjacent, with water always nearby.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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