Scarlett Young living Nov 6, 2025

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 has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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