Trenton has customers nearby.
20,000+ state workers work in Trenton. 89,000+ residents live in Trenton. 370,000+ residents of Mercer County live within 15 minutes from downtown.
Trenton makes is easy for customers to come from father away.
Trenton is the halfway point between New York and Philadelphia. It is an Amtrak stop, a New Jersey Transit stop and has easy access to Routes 1, 95, 29 and the Turnpike.
Trenton is affordable.
Retail and office space still rents out from $12 to $24 a SF and purchase prices are still some of the lowest in the region.
Trenton is growing.
The City of Trenton is growing. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2012 Trenton had 84,654 people. Ten years later, Trenton had 89,661, an increase of 5%. In 2012, the median income was $36,727. Ten years later, the median income was $44,444, an increase of 21%. Not only are there more people, the people have more discretionary income to spend. This trend is good for the success of Trenton businesses.
UEZ Benefits
Trenton’s Urban Enterprise Zone is a key focus for economic growth in the Capital City. We take pride in being part of New Jersey’s highly regarded UEZ program, which offers financial benefits to local businesses, residents, and consumers. These incentives are fueling capital investments, business growth, and job creation throughout Trenton.
Business Resources
Businesses opening in Trenton have a lot of resources available to them from the City of Trenton UEZ but also from our many partners at the State, the County and other partners. Please find them below as well as shout outs to our partners.
Our Partners
The City of Trenton has many partners working to make Trenton a better place for your business. Check them out here!
Trenton Urban Enterprise Zone
The Trenton UEZ is part of the City of Trenton Department of Housing and Economic Development