At a Glance
Median Income
$97,825
$44,948 per capita
Home Value
$240,800
Zillow: $332,545
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
9/100K
460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
9.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Troy residents earn a median household income of $97,825 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,948. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $240,800 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,545. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 460/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population10,889
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,825
Per Capita$44,948
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,800
Rent$1,060
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$332,545
Housing Units4,453
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
C
Violent9/100K
Property460/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation542 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.