At a Glance
Median Income
$81,193
$30,013 per capita
Home Value
$188,200
Zillow: $258,378
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
13.1% 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
3.2 / 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 $81,193 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,013. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,521 business establishments, including 742 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,378. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 547/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population2,628
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,193
Per Capita$30,013
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$26,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,200
Rent$1,141
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$258,378
Housing Units821
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property547/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Troy was founded in 1882.
The median home in Troy was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 742 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.