At a Glance
Median Income
$47,595
$27,291 per capita
Home Value
$214,100
Zillow: $187,892
Median Rent
$943/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
3,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Troy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Troy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Troy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Troy residents earn a median household income of $47,595 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,291. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 805 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,892. Median rent is $943/month, with 40.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,510/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,733
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,595
Per Capita$27,291
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A
Home Value$214,100
Rent$943
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$187,892
Housing Units8,002
Rent Burden40.1%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property3,510/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,497/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation508 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.