City of Trenton

Trenton, New Jersey's Capital City, is a historic city proud of its past with a bright future ahead. Trenton is very accessible to New York and Philadelphia, and is located in Central New Jersey on the Delaware River in Mercer County. The turning point of the American Revolution took place here when George Washington's troops defeated England's army in the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The City's architectural and economic revival can be seen through the creation of strong commercial areas within Trenton's neighborhoods that offer diverse, quality services to residents.

Mayor: Douglas H. Palmer

District: 15

Type of Government: Mayor - Council

Population: 83,581

Land Area: 7.5 square miles

Housing Cost Range: $100,000 - $400,000 and higher

Property Tax Rate: 4.383

Public Schools: 4 High School (9-12); 2 Daylight/Twilight (9-Adult);1 Middle (6-8) 20 Elementary: 7 (preK-5); 1 (preK-3); 9 (preK-8);1 (K-8); 2 (K-5)

Public Libraries:NJ State Library 292-6220, NJ State Archives 292-6260 (call for hrs), Trenton Free Public Library 392-7188, Cadwalader Branch 392-7886, Skelton Branch 392-7876, Briggs Branch 392-7856, East Trenton Branch 392-7866

Electric: PSE&G 800-436-7734

Natural Gas: PSE&G 800-436-7734

Water: Municipal 989-3208

Refuse Removal: Municipal 609-989-3175

Cable Provider:Comcast Cable 609-394-2288

Trenton Thunder - Double A Affiliate of the New York Yankees

Aerial View of the City of Trenton

Old Barracks Museum