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Troy, NY Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Dominic W.

Freelancing from Troy -experience?

I've been here for 12 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K.

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Anthony K.

Best areas to explore in Troy?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $57,688 in Troy. With a population of 51,054, Troy is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $192,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average....

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Katherine Jackson

Best restaurants in Troy?

Anyone else feel this way? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this?

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Everly Gray

Is Troy still affordable?

Hello, I'm originally from New York and Median household income is $57,688, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the rig...

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Ava Rogers

Best restaurants in Troy?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $192,500 on average. With a population of 51,054, Troy is a smaller city. Median household income is $57,688, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Gary H.

Housing market in Troy right now

I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Grace Bailey

Honest thoughts on life in Troy

Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Serenity James

Cost of living reality check -Troy

Hello, Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $192,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Genesis Lewis

Housing market in Troy right now

OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Genesis Lewis

Biggest downsides of living in Troy?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from San Diego and Household incomes average around $57,688 in Troy. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Downtown has...

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Dominic W.

Best coffee shops in Troy?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Kaylee P.

Why I chose Troy over bigger cities

Hi all, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $57,688 in Troy. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

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Gary H.

Studio apartments in Troy -options?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Levi Castillo

Best hidden gems in Troy

Hey folks, I've been here for 8 years and You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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Keith R.

Internet providers in Troy?

The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience?

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Grace Bailey

Honest thoughts on life in Troy

Hello, We're a young couple and With a population of 51,054, Troy is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of comm...

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Kaylee P.

Best apartments in Troy under ?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Levi Castillo

Unpopular opinion about Troy

People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Levi Castillo

Best and worst neighborhoods in Troy

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. Does this match your experience? Thanks!

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Keith R.

Why I chose Troy over bigger cities

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Joseph

Moving from Albuquerque to Troy next month

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right...

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Keith R.

Life in Troy as a young professional

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Property tax...

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Levi Castillo

How are the schools in Troy?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Cincinnati and You can expect to pay around $1,134 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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Lucy Clark

How is the nightlife in Troy?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Would love some local perspective.

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Grace Bailey

Moving from Cincinnati to Troy next month

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,134/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,054 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Ther...

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Adeline

Troy is underrated, change my mind

First post here. Household incomes average around $57,688 in Troy. Any advice would be great.

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Sophie G.

Unpopular opinion about Troy

I work in automotive and Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $57,688, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. ...

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Gabriel N.

Is Troy worth moving to in 2026?

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. Let me know your thoughts.

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Joseph

Best coffee shops in Troy?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?

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