Troy, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,373 Population 1,738/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $30,413 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $236,096 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Troy, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$30,413 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $236,096
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
81/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
53%
Rent
54%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Troy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,413. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Troy is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,096. Median rent is $633/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Troy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 81/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Troy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,373
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,738/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$30,413
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$633
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$236,096
Housing Units648
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property81/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,156 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Troy was founded in 1845.
The median home in Troy was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.