At a Glance
Median Income
$119,299
$56,542 per capita
Home Value
$396,800
Zillow: $447,005
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
252 sunny days/yr
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+
3.9 / 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 $119,299 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,542. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $396,800 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,005. Median rent is $1,557/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,230/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
64.1% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population87,307
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,610/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,299
Per Capita$56,542
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$396,800
Rent$1,557
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$447,005
Housing Units34,691
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property1,230/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days252/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation702 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations61
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1977.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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