Pennsylvania
Troy is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,373. Residents earn $49,583 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Troy receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Troy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Troy is $49,583, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Troy is $148,600, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 538 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,229 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Troy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.9% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,583 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,156 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,160 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,525 |
| County GDP | $6,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 235 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $148,600 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,655/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 538.1/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 538.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,229.1/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 461.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,767.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7833°N, 76.7922°W |
| County FIPS | 42015 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 235 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |