What is the rental yield in South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey?

The gross yield in South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey is 10.3. That is paired with prices about 3% above the city median and 47% below the state median, which helps explain the income-oriented profile. The Red Flag score is 56, indicating moderate overall risk.

How has South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey performed over the past year?

South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey has seen prices rise 3.5% over the past year. That trend sits alongside a gross yield of 10.3 and a Red Flag score of 56. Walkability is 94, while education is in the 3rd percentile.

How does South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey compare to Trenton and New Jersey?

South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey is priced about 3% above the city median and 47% below the state median. Its gross yield of 10.3 is high in the context of those relative prices. The Red Flag score is 56, with walkability of 94.

What are the main strengths and risks in South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey?

The main strength in South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey is the gross yield of 10.3 and walkability of 94. The main risk in the numbers is the Red Flag score of 56, along with education in the 3rd percentile, which is a weak point in the dataset.

Neighborhood

South Trenton

Trenton, New Jersey US

South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey has an investment profile defined by a gross yield of 10.3 and prices about 3% above the city median but 47% below the state median. Prices have risen 3.5% over the past year, while the Red Flag score of 56 points to moderate risk. Walkability is 94, and education is in the 3rd percentile, which is a notable weakness in the local data mix.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.80 mi²

ZIP Code

08611

County

Mercer County

State

New Jersey

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$219,935

YoY+3.5%

Gross Rental Yield

10.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

56 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

3 / 100

Limited · better than 3% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

South Trenton Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for South Trenton, Trenton.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$219,935	+3.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$167/sqft	+2.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,889/mo	-0.1%
Gross Rental Yield	10.3%	—
Liquidity Score	17 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	27	-34.1%

Is South Trenton Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited New Jersey crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

56 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Strong Wind100Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Heat80Very High

Flood60High

Earthquake60High

Tornado40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): New Jersey averaged 16.4 crimes and 2.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.9% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 10.3%

Appreciating market — +3.5% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 94/100

Dense amenities — 34 dining & 26 grocery options nearby

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from South Trenton's live DistrictScore metrics.

South Trenton Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (New Jersey-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-20.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the South Trenton centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 52% of U.S. neighborhoods.

New Jersey Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.4	2.2	-4.9%
2023	17.5	2.3	+7.2%
2022	16.6	2.2	+28.0%
2021	12.9	1.8	-0.3%
2020	13.5	1.9	-12.3%
2019	15.4	2.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; South Trenton inherits the New Jersey figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · South Trenton

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)3.4 kmModerate

Industrial odor15 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near South Trenton: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in South Trenton

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

94

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

26

Grocery

34

Dining

8

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

12

Parks

2

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within South Trenton's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

South Trenton vs Trenton vs New Jersey

How South Trenton benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across South Trenton, the median sale price sits about 3% above the median for Trenton neighborhoods and about 47% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 10.3%, against 8.3% for Trenton neighborhoods and 6.3% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 3.5%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Trenton neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
South Trenton	$167/sqft	10.3%	17
Trenton	$162/sqft	8.3%	21
New Jersey	$314/sqft	6.3%	24

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & New Jersey tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.68% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 10.75%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: transfer fee + mansion fee (seller-paid from FY2026).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Mansion fee on homes over $1M (graduated, seller-paid from FY2026).

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

No homestead exemption: no creditor protection and no homestead property-tax break.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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South Trenton Real Estate FAQ

South Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey shows a high gross yield of 10.3 and prices about 3% above the city median but 47% below the state median. The Red Flag score is 56, and prices have risen 3.5% over the past year, so the profile combines income potential with moderate risk.

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