At a Glance
Median Income
$50,900
$30,135 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $134,668
Median Rent
$814/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.3% 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+
3.8 / 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 $50,900 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,135. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,668. Median rent is $814/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.1% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population794
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,900
Per Capita$30,135
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$814
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$134,668
Housing Units404
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.