Living in Troy, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Troy · Census data 2020–2024
Troy has 177 residents with a median age of 22.9. The median household income is $48,250 (30% lower than the South Carolina median), the median rent is $1,321/month.
Troy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Troy at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 22.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $48,250State: $69,324
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Troy a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Troy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Troy the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Troy median household income
The median household income in Troy is $48,250 and the income per person is $18,284. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Troy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.05
Troy demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 22.9
- Under 18
- 42.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 58
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Troy ›
Education in Troy
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Troy have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Troy
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Troy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 177 | $48,250 | — | $1,321 |
| McCormick | 2,506 | $41,111 | $92,000 | $670 |
| Willington | 138 | $43,417 | $158,100 | — |
| Promised Land | 143 | $44,293 | $87,400 | — |
| Mount Carmel | 261 | $43,504 | $93,400 | — |
| Abbeville | 4,872 | $40,575 | $106,400 | $587 |
| Lincolnton | 1,768 | $43,935 | $207,100 | $734 |
| Greenwood | 22,536 | $41,150 | $136,300 | $839 |
| Modoc | 577 | $98,073 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Troy, SC?
The median household income in Troy is $48,250, 30% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Troy?
The median gross rent in Troy is $1,321 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Troy, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Troy?
The median age in Troy is 22.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Troy?
The average commute to work in Troy is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Troy?
The unemployment rate in Troy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Troy?
17.5% 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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