At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$26,131 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $181,127
Median Rent
$764/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
21.3% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,131. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 751 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,127. Median rent is $764/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
19.4% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,915
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$26,131
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$764
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$181,127
Housing Units863
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation354 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Troy was founded in 1825.
The median home in Troy was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.