Trenton, Ohio is going through a growth spurt. Since 2000, the city's population has nearly doubled, according to the United States Census Bureau. Trenton rests less 40 miles north of Cincinnati, which has lured commuters who crave a quieter lifestyle. Lynn Shaw, a librarian at the Trenton branch of MidPointe Library, says, “When my family and I moved here back in 1985, the town was mostly agricultural. Now, it’s a lot more houses where it used to be fields.”
You will find many businesses along Trenton's main drag, State Street.
MidPointe Library in Trenton features dedicated spaces for kids, teens, and adults.
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New builds and old homes
Much of the city's land is now zoned as residential. Newer subdivisions are common on both sides of town, with State Street running right down the middle. These neighborhoods have wide streets, lined with concrete sidewalks and wide front lawns. However, the town’s real estate inventory isn’t all new construction. Sprinkled throughout the gridded streets in the north and south are midcentury ranch-style houses. In the center of town, early-1900s bungalows and Foursquares stand as markers of the community's origins. Some of these historic homes date back to 1890. The median housing price is around $270,000, below the national median. The CAP Index crime score is 3 out of 10, which is lower than the U.S. average of 4.
Ranch style homes are commonplace in Trenton.
Contemporary homes in Trenton normally feature a two car garage.
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Schools in Trenton are a draw
One of the draws Shaw saw in Trenton was its schools. “My husband got a job in Hamilton, so when we were looking for places to live, we wanted somewhere where it was quiet, and the schools were good,” she says. Luckily for residents, the schools haven’t changed too much. Both Edgewood City Schools and Madison Local School District serve the town, with zoning typically determined by which side of State Street residents live on. Edgewood earns an overall C-plus Niche rating, and Madison gets a C.
Edgewood Primary School in Trenton helps students achieve their dreams.
Many high schoolers in Trenton attend Madison High School.
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Trenton Community Park
Residents can enjoy Trenton Community Park, a small recreational space with a playground, walking trail and picnic areas. Throughout the summertime, the town and local library host the Sounds of Summer concert series at the park's amphitheater. At Trenton City Park, Little League teams can use the three softball and baseball fields.
Trenton Community Park has two NBA sized basketball courts.
Trenton Community Park has a walking trail, picnic shelters, and a playground.
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Nearby Middletown has shops and restaurants
Between agriculture and residential construction, Trenton has little in terms of commerce. For retailers and big-box stores, residents typically cross over the Great Miami River to Middletown just three miles east. What local businesses there are in Trenton exist mainly along State Street. Dragon China offers typical American Chinese take-out. Just down the street, Martin’s Donuts sells a variety of fresh-baked pastries. At Whit’s Frozen Custard, a different flavor is featured each week.
Whit's Frozen Custard is made fresh daily in Trenton.
Dragon China offers both traditional take-out and a sit-down dining experience in Trenton.
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Festivals in spring and fall
The small town hosts community events throughout the year. At Spring Fest, kids can play on the inflatables, ride the trackless train and go down a giant slide. During the Fall Fest, there's a classic car show, live music and a fireworks show. Farmers bring their harvests to the Chrisholm MetroPark’s Cornucopia festival each year.
Less than 40 miles to Cincinnati
Interstate 75 connects commuters to Cincinnati, about 38 miles south. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a few miles farther. There's a small urgent care facility in Trenton, but for acute emergencies, people drive to the Bethesda Butler Hospital, less than 10 miles away.
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