At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$30,413 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
Zillow: $236,096
Median Rent
$633/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
538/100K
2,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
13.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
3.1 / 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 0.2% (94% 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 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,229/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,373
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,738/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$30,413
Unemployment0.2%
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
F
Violent538/100K
Property2,229/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault538/100K
Burglary461/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.