Troy, NY
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Troy, New York Summary
Life in Troy research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Troy over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Troy:
The population in Troy is 51,054.
The median home value in Troy is $289,203.
The median income in Troy is $57,688.
The cost of living in Troy is 100 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Troy is $1,134.
The unemployment rate in Troy is 9.4%.
The poverty rate in Troy is 23.8%.
The average high in Troy is 58.0° and the average low is 38.9°.
Troy SnackAbility
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Troy, NY Crime Report
Crime in Troy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Troy. Key points include:
There were 1,634 total crimes in Troy in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Troy is 3,243.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Troy is 470.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Troy is 2,773.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Troy is 53.07% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Troy Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Troy / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,634 | 3,243.9 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 237 | 470.5 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 54 | 107.2 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 160 | 317.6 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,397 | 2,773.4 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 197 | 391.1 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,057 | 2,098.4 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 143 | 283.9 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Troy, NY Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Troy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Troy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Troy is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Troy is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Troy is $289,203.
The median income in Troy is $57,688.
Troy's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Troy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Troy | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 87 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
Troy, NY Weather
The average high in Troy is 58.0° and the average low is 38.9°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 43.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Troy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 43.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Troy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Troy
The current population in Troy is 51,054. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51,054 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 51,268 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 50,717 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 49,253 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 49,458 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 49,610 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 49,826 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 49,881 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 49,933 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 49,965 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 50,019 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 50,056 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 50,073 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 50,011 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Troy
Troy is:
63.2% White with 32,263 White residents.
15.6% African American with 7,939 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 2,170 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 181 Other residents.
6.8% Two Or More with 3,472 Two Or More residents.
9.8% Hispanic with 4,986 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Troy | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 15.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 19.6% | 19.0% |
Gender in Troy
Troy is 50.6% female with 25,838 female residents.
Troy is 49.4% male with 25,216 male residents.
| Gender | Troy | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Troy for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Troy completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Troy completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Troy completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Troy completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Troy completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Troy completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Troy completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Troy completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Troy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Troy | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Troy, New York
6.0% of households in Troy earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Troy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Troy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Troy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Troy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Troy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Troy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Troy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Troy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Troy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Troy | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
