Troy, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
51,054 Population 4,928/sq mi density
$57,688 Median Income $35,780 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $300,987 Zillow
$1,134 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,801 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,688 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density4,928/sq mi
Coordinates42.7358°N, 73.6753°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 83 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 143 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 122 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 127 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 40 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 62 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 39 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 40 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 40 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 118 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 112 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 35 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 38 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 34 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 40 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 39 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 57 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 239 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 118 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

167 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 63 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 71 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 41 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 18 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 73 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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