Living in Troy, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Troy · Census data 2020–2024
Troy has 2,005 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $88,871 (10% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $266,600, the median rent is $1,024/month.
Troy at a glance
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 40.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $88,871State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $266,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,024/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Troy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.6%.
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 $266,600, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,972 a month in housing costs.
Troy median household income
The median household income in Troy is $88,871 and the income per person is $41,775. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Troy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 837
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.67
Troy demographics
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 750
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Troy ›
Education in Troy
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Troy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Troy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Troy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 2,005 | $88,871 | $266,600 | $1,024 |
| Marlborough | 2,207 | $69,032 | $267,200 | $1,133 |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,278 | $100,735 | $305,900 | — |
| Swanzey | 7,398 | $81,595 | $259,200 | $1,508 |
| Richmond | 1,314 | $89,375 | $313,400 | — |
| Jaffrey | 5,448 | $92,330 | $245,500 | $962 |
| Dublin | 1,688 | $104,659 | $430,500 | $1,325 |
| West Swanzey | 1,188 | $47,090 | $193,400 | $1,645 |
| Roxbury | 299 | $69,226 | $323,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Troy, NH?
The median household income in Troy is $88,871, 10% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $266,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Troy?
The median gross rent in Troy is $1,024 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Troy, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Troy?
The median age in Troy is 40.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Troy?
The average commute to work in Troy is 25 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Troy?
The unemployment rate in Troy is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Troy?
26.4% 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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