Sign In Register

Troy, MI Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Miller

Career opportunities in Troy, MI

Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

3 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Kayden Carter

What's it really like living in Troy?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's...

0 replies 22 upvotes living
Savannah B.

Planning a move to Troy -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

29 replies 20 upvotes moving
Nathan Miller

Best industries in Troy right now

Random thought, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $396,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

3 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Lillian Foster

Best industries in Troy right now

I work in consulting and You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs ar...

3 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Scarlett Young

Troy quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 32-year-old police officer and Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Median household income is $119,299, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. Downtown h...

0 replies 22 upvotes living
Silas W.

What I wish I knew before living in Troy

It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely ris...

6 replies 29 upvotes living
Lucas C.

Starting a business in Troy?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $396,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,299, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. The suburbs...

3 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Ann W.

Troy in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

1 replies 7 upvotes qa
Silas W.

Troy in the winter -how bad?

I work in insurance and It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get goo...

20 replies 21 upvotes qa
Billy R.

Thinking about relocating to Troy from Orlando

Hey everyone, Just moved here 14 months ago and With a population of 87,307, Troy is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. The weather takes some getting used to.

10 replies 12 upvotes moving
Ethan Sanders

Rent in Troy getting crazy

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. The median home value here is around $396,800, which seems about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the communit...

0 replies 17 upvotes housing
Kathryn C.

Anyone regret moving to Troy?

Hello, Just moved here 11 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during r...

14 replies 5 upvotes moving
Isaiah Young

Best industries in Troy right now

Alright, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Troy? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

7 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Billy R.

Troy quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $396,800 on average. Rent is about $1,557/month for a decent place. With a population of 87,307, Troy is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $396,800, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The ...

5 replies 12 upvotes living
Silas W.

Internet providers in Troy?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $119,299, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

7 replies 8 upvotes qa
Nova Rogers

Is Troy worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advic...

0 replies 30 upvotes moving
Ethan Sanders

Cheapest neighborhoods in Troy?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Median household income is $119,299, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain...

1 replies 28 upvotes housing
Ethan Sanders

Freelancing from Troy -experience?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Rent is about $1,557/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. N...

2 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Savannah B.

Rent in Troy getting crazy

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $396,800, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...

5 replies 15 upvotes housing
Quinn Brown

Healthcare options in Troy?

Random thought, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $396,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense o...

0 replies 24 upvotes qa
Scarlett Young

Troy job market vs Cincinnati

The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

0 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Matthew Sanchez

Is Troy walkable?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

18 replies 13 upvotes qa
Matthew Sanchez

How are the schools in Troy?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 87,307 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by ne...

0 replies 23 upvotes qa
Ann W.

Unpopular opinion about Troy

I've been here for 15 years and Median household income is $119,299, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 79.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

30 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Nova Rogers

Grocery stores in Troy -recommendations?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $396,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots?

1 replies 23 upvotes qa
Ariana

Best companies to work for in Troy?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

14 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Ethan Sanders

What Troy does better than anywhere else

So, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,557 for rent here. The median home value here is around $396,800, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $119,299 in Troy. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

3 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
← Back to Troy Data