Trenton is a city in and the county seat of Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,015 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,999 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32693

Area code352

Living in Trenton

Housing in Trenton

$292K▲ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Trenton home is worth about $292,000, up 1.8% in a year, 22% below the Florida typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Trenton

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Trenton's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Trenton 1.9

Florida 3.2

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Trenton 13.7

Florida 14.5

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Trenton

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Most working residents leave Trenton for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (20%), Jacksonville (3%) and Chiefland (2%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Gainesville

20%

Jacksonville

Chiefland

Newberry

14%Work in townlive and work in Trenton 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,210Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Trenton →

Health in Trenton

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 46% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

12worse than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

18.1%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse 17.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse 10%More adults with COPDFL 7.2% · worse

Care nearby

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - GainesvilleGainesville · 24.3 mi · ER

Palms Medical Group - TrentonTrenton · 0.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Trenton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Trenton →

Natural hazards in Trenton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Trenton flood?no paid flood claims on record 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Trenton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Trenton →

Climate in Trenton

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Trenton has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 42°, and snow is almost unheard of.

69° / 44°Winter

82° / 56°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Trenton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 26, with the last in spring around Mar 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Trenton →

Schools in Trenton

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School Grade A

The public schools Trenton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGILCHRISTSchools4

Trenton Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 779 students Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)Elementary · Grades K–5 Trenton High School A-High · Grades 6–12 · 701 students Gilchrist Virtual Franchise A-High · Grades 6–12 · 26 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.