At a Glance
Median Income
$57,688
$35,780 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
Zillow: $300,987
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.2% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $57,688 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,780. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,987. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,801/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population51,054
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,928/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,688
Per Capita$35,780
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$1,134
Ownership36.8%
Zillow$300,987
Housing Units25,109
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,801/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault318/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation243 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Troy was founded in 1787.
The median home in Troy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.