Troy

Troy, New York Overview

Troy scores 52.7/100 overall (C+), ranking #11 of 20 cities in New York — below the state composite of 58.4. Education is the city’s relative strength at 88/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 21/100.

Income & Employment in Troy

Troy’s median income of $57,688 is 29% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.5% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Safety in Troy

With a violent crime rate of 566.3 per 100,000, Troy exceeds the New York average of 364. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2979.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Troy

Troy has a cost of living index of 97.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $192,500. Median monthly rent is $1,134. Renters spend 23.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Troy

The adult obesity rate in Troy is 33.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10%. Residents report an average of 19.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New York ranks #14 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Troy

Troy has a high school graduation rate of 88.5%. The student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $26,487 per student, well above the national median. The city has 17 public schools serving 8,066 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Troy

The annual average temperature in Troy is 51.8°F. Summers average 69.3°F. Winters average 35.7°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.5 inches per year. The mean commute time is 18.8 minutes, compared to 29.3 for New York overall.

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