City safety & data profile

TroyMI

Troy, MI is a 83K-resident city in Oakland County with a median household income of $120,045.

Oakland County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Troy, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Troy has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $420,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

83K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$120,045
Median income
$420,300
Median home
5.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Troy

Troy posts a median household income higher than 82% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Troy area.

Top 18%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Troy

Where Troy income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$120,045 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Troy, MI beyond the headline numbers

Troy sits inside Oakland County, Michigan, at roughly 42.61°N, -83.15°W. Population 83,280, $120,045 median household income. Median home value $420,300, median rent $1,602. Poverty rate 5.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Troy's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 32%, then short sleep duration at 29.9%. 1 hospital in/around Troy, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Troy from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
83,280
Troy
Median Income
$120,045
+77% vs avg
Median Home Value
$420,300
+85% vs avg
Median Age
42
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oakland County) - Troy's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.3M+5%
Median Income
$97,760+49%
Median Home Value
$343,600+102%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Troy, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
Poverty Rate
5.4% -62% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 64.8%
Work From Home 22.5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 61.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 27.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
32%
Short Sleep Duration
29.9%
Obesity
26.5%
Physical Inactivity
17.6%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.9%
Diabetes
9.6%
Current Asthma
9.5%
Current Smoking
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 76%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.3%
Stroke
2.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY
TROY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Troy, MI?
Troy, MI has a population of 83,280 people, located in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Troy?
The median household income in Troy, MI is $120,045 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.4%.
What is the median home value in Troy?
The median home value in Troy, MI is $420,300. Median rent is $1,602/month.
What are the top health concerns in Troy?
The top health indicators in Troy include High Blood Pressure (32%), Short Sleep Duration (29.9%), Obesity (26.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Troy?
Troy has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Troy?
The median age in Troy, MI is 42 years. 64.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Troy, MI is located in Oakland County, Michigan. With a population of 83K and a $120,045 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Troy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Troy's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Troy area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Oakland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.