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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia T.

Raising a family in Troy -thoughts?

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $70,450 in Troy. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Thanks! The food scene here is surprisingly good. T...

8 replies 26 upvotes living
real_bella44

Career opportunities in Troy, OH

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $934 for rent here. Homes are going for about $199,400 on average. With a population of 26,716, Troy is a smaller city. The school ...

7 replies 27 upvotes jobs
Betty R.

What I wish I knew before living in Troy

Hello, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most fam...

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Alexa J.

Pros and cons of Troy after 7 years

So, You can expect to pay around $934 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 87.6 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Cooper Wood

Working remotely from Troy

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 4 years and The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 26,716, Troy is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pr...

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Zoe Garcia

Moving to Troy for work -advice?

Alright, I work in real estate and You can expect to pay around $934 for rent here. Median household income is $70,450, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Sophia T.

How is the nightlife in Troy?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Troy? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rus...

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Peyton Mitchell

Moving to Troy with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $70,450 in Troy. Rent is about $934/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks!

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Betty R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Troy?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 26,716, Troy is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $934 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all thi...

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Eva Reed

Planning a move to Troy -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 87.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.

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Harper Kim

Moving from San Diego to Troy next month

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $934 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks for reading. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neigh...

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Zoey B.

What Troy does better than anywhere else

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 87.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Cooper Wood

Moving to Troy -what should I know?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,716 people. Worth the trade-offs?

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Emilia Young

Honest thoughts on life in Troy

Random thought, I work in government and Rent is about $934/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $70,450 in Troy. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Everett G.

Honest thoughts on life in Troy

Alright, I'm retired and Rent is about $934/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Alexa J.

Thinking about relocating to Troy from Nashville

Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 87.6 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent...

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boston_kennedy

Best companies to work for in Troy?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

4 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Zoe Garcia

Troy vs Salt Lake City -which is better?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 6 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,716 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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