At a Glance
Median Income
$70,450
$36,816 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
Zillow: $276,097
Median Rent
$934/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $70,450 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,816. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,606 business establishments, including 206 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $199,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,097. Median rent is $934/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,650/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,716
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,450
Per Capita$36,816
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$934
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$276,097
Housing Units11,535
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,650/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary213/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation858 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 206 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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