Troy, MO Community

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10 Discussions
71 Replies
56 Upvotes
Adeline M.

Most overrated things about Troy

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $75,777, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 255.3 per 100K. Cost of living...

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Leonardo Young

Internet providers in Troy?

Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 13,467, Troy is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Jose Young

Best restaurants in Troy?

Hello, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $212,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good ser...

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Luke D.

Rent vs buy in Troy -what makes sense?

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $212,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Troy?

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Adeline S.

Remote worker thinking about Troy

Curious what people think. I'm retired and With a population of 13,467, Troy is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,051 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes...

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real_vivian26

Is Troy walkable?

OK so The median home value here is around $212,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 13,467 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and ou...

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Adeline S.

Best coffee shops in Troy?

OK so I've been here for 20 years and With a population of 13,467, Troy is a small town. Household incomes average around $75,777 in Troy. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...

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Jose Young

How is Troy for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $75,777, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,051/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Joshua

Life in Troy as a young professional

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,051/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's bett...

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Leonardo Young

Troy is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 13,467 people. Thoughts?

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