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Troy

#5 in Best Places to Live in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 204 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Troy is a town in Michigan with a population of 83,336. Troy is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Troy offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Troy there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Troy and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Troy are highly rated.
    About Troy...
    Population
    83,336

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $269,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,110
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      41.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      111.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,324.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Troy

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,017
    National
    $55,322
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    Troy Reviews

    204 reviews
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    I'm so happy I grew up in Troy! My favorite thing about living here is the parks, I enjoy going to the nature center I try to go there at least 3-4 times a week! It's definitely a hidden gem in Troy, it's a beautiful nature trail that inhabits tons of wildlife. I also love how diverse the city is and how there's always somewhere good to eat. We also have one of the best malls in the area, so I like that there's something for everyone!
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    Great city and very safe. Excellent schools and among the top two best schools in Michigan. Lots of great restaurants and pretty centrally located. The only problem is the highway leading to the city which is always busy. Two great malls located in Troy, sommerset mall and oakland mall. Very diverse and everyone cares about the city. I would like a little more night life but that also comes with a cost, which might affect the safety of the city. They are building a little downtown area in Troy which is looking really good so far.
    The city of Troy is not the city you go to to look for great stuff to do. But Troy is the city you live in if you want access to everything southeast Michigan has to offer. It is less then half an hour from downtown Detroit, with all the things that it offers, including the border to Canada and all the tourism that it offers. Troy is withing two hours of the state capital, offering many chances for learning. It is also with in reasonable driving distance of Michigan State and the University of Michigan, with other smaller colleges even closer. The most important part of the city, though, is its schools. The Troy school district is one of, if not the, best school district in the state. It is a safe city with great diversity and great schools. If you are looking to move to Michigan, I would recommend Troy.