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Troy, AL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kennedy Bennett

Is Troy walkable?

Hello, With a population of 17,733, Troy is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 659.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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tulsa_jeremiah

Raising a family in Troy -thoughts?

Hello, With a population of 17,733, Troy is a small town. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Daniel Richardson

Internet providers in Troy?

Hello, I'm a 52-year-old real estate agent and It's a a small town city with about 17,733 people. With a population of 17,733, Troy is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The sc...

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Jameson Kelly

Why I chose Troy over bigger cities

Hello, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Peop...

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fresno_jayden

Is Troy good for remote workers?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $943 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 659.8 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, bu...

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tulsa_jeremiah

Anyone work in healthcare in Troy?

Just moved here 6 months ago and The median home value here is around $214,100, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $47,595 in Troy. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? ...

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Lillian Thomas

Commute times in Troy -how bad?

Hi all, My partner and I are Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Daniel Richardson

Planning a move to Troy -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Rent is about $943/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know th...

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tulsa_jeremiah

Rent vs buy in Troy -what makes sense?

Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Elijah Cox

Best and worst neighborhoods in Troy

OK so I've been here for 2 years and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $47,595 in Troy. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather take...

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