Living in Troy, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Troy · Census data 2020–2024
Troy has 960 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $81,375 (5% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $300,500, the median rent is $993/month.
Troy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Troy at a glance
- Population
- 960
- Median age
- 37.4State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $81,375State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $300,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Troy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Idaho median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Troy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Troy the median home value is $300,500, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Troy median household income
The median household income in Troy is $81,375 and the income per person is $35,621. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Troy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 412
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.41
Troy demographics
- Population
- 960
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 399
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Troy ›
Education in Troy
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Troy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Troy
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Troy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 960 | $81,375 | $300,500 | $993 |
| Kendrick | 327 | $64,821 | $207,100 | $1,051 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $376,400 | $927 |
| Deary | 458 | $65,000 | $237,200 | $1,125 |
| Juliaetta | 672 | $52,455 | $268,600 | $646 |
| Potlatch | 922 | $76,607 | $244,200 | — |
| Onaway | 263 | $78,750 | $242,300 | — |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Palouse | 1,147 | $88,750 | $286,200 | $933 |
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What is the median household income in Troy, ID?
The median household income in Troy is $81,375, 5% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Troy?
The median home value in Troy is $300,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Troy?
The median gross rent in Troy is $993 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Troy, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Idaho median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Troy?
The median age in Troy is 37.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Troy?
The average commute to work in Troy is 32 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Troy?
The unemployment rate in Troy is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Troy?
38.2% of adults in Troy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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