Troy, NY Housing Market & City Data
Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Troy home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (October 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED13.2%
- Highschool Education29.1%
- Some College30.9%
- Bachelors Degree15.3%
- Graduate Degree11.6%
- Total College or Above26.9%
- Stem Degree52.8%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.6%
- Female51.4%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married26.9%
- Divorced12.2%
- Never Married55.8%
- Widowed5.1%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27.2% |
| 19–29 | 21.1% |
| 30–39 | 14.6% |
| 40–49 | 9.4% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 10.7% |
| 60–69 | 9.2% |
| 70–79 | 4.8% |
| 80+ | 3.0% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
OTHER
Local Discussions
Community questions and conversations about living in Troy, NY.
- Is Troy, NY a good place to buy a house?0
Local perspectives on Troy home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.
- What are the best neighborhoods in Troy, NY for families?0
Local insights on Troy neighborhoods, schools, parks, commute times, and other factors families may want to consider.
- What should home buyers know about the Troy, NY housing market?0
Local insights on Troy home prices, housing inventory, buyer competition, and current real estate market conditions.
- Is it better to buy or rent a home in Troy, NY?0
Compare Troy home prices, rents, monthly housing costs, and other factors that can affect the decision to buy or rent.
- What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Troy, NY?0
Explore Troy neighborhoods where home buyers may find more affordable housing options and better value for their budget.
- How much income do you need to buy a house in Troy, NY?0
Learn how Troy home prices, down payments, mortgage costs, and other expenses can affect how much income buyers may need.
- How much are property taxes on a home in Troy, NY?0
Learn how Troy property taxes are calculated and how they can affect the overall cost of owning a home.
- What are the best neighborhoods in Troy, NY for first-time home buyers?0
Explore Troy neighborhoods first-time home buyers may consider based on home prices, location, amenities, and lifestyle.
- What is it like to live in Troy, NY?0
Local perspectives on Troy neighborhoods, cost of living, weather, commuting, things to do, and everyday life.
- What should I know before moving to Troy, NY?0
What newcomers should know about Troy housing costs, neighborhoods, transportation, weather, and everyday expenses.
Top Real Estate Agents in Troy, NY
Neighborhoods in Troy, NY
Get to know neighborhoods in Troy, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Lansingburgh ↗
- Median asking price
- $119,900
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 240
DNearby schools · estimated
3.9/10 · 7 schools
Burden ↗
- Median asking price
- $91,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 34
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Frear Park ↗
- Median asking price
- $189,900
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 31
CNearby schools · estimated
4.1/10 · 7 schools
Vanderheyden ↗
- Median asking price
- $183,230
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 12
CNearby schools · estimated
5/10 · 3 schools
Congress Street ↗
- Median asking price
- $179,450
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 12
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.