Troy, New York
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 7% for school quality
- bottom 2% for estimated total tax burden
Troy is a mid-size city in New York with about 51,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, school quality, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and estimated total tax burden.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.7 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 26% of US places
Home Value$177k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 34% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.77%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden22.65%better than 2% of US places
Unemployment9.7%better than 14% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.1 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall59.2 inbetter than 10% of US places
Sunny Days186 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 66% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.5better than 66% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 63% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime2501/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime3351/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population51,26897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.815th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5387th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.2%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.0%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability14.5/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance75 mibetter than 51% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.4%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby74.51better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Troy an affordable place to live?
- Troy is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Troy?
- The median home value in Troy is $177k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Troy?
- Median household income in Troy is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Troy?
- Median gross rent in Troy is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Troy safe?
- Troy is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2501/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 3351/100k.
- What is the weather like in Troy?
- Troy averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 42.1 in of annual precipitation and about 186 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Troy?
- Public-school quality in Troy is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Troy?
- The average one-way commute in Troy is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)