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Explore the life in Troy based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Troy
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Troy
3. Crime In Troy
4. Cost of Living In Troy
5. Gender In Troy
6. Household Income For Troy
7. Education In Troy
8. Race & Ethnicity In Troy

Troy is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 49253 residents.. The poverty rate of Troy is 23.1%, which is 65% higher than national average. The typical household in Troy earns $48834 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 51.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Troy, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Troy remained 7.7%, which is 64% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Troy, only 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Troy is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Troy is $149900 , which is 35% lower than national average. While median income in Troy remained $48834, which is 28% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing80%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities95%

Diversity90%

Education80%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Troy, New York is 51% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Troy is 73% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Troy is 47% higher than national average. You have 1 in 149 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 35 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	12	10	8	12	6
In USA	628	713	488	759	708

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	12	5	9	12	18
In USA	375	153	213	395	1119