Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
14%
Troy
Troy, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$621
Population
17,847
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Small-town charm and college-town vibrancy collide
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College Town
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Vibrant
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Close-Knit
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Located about an hour’s drive south of Montgomery, Troy is a historic city offering a distinct blend of small-town camaraderie and academic opportunities. Troy University calls the city home, lending a college-town atmosphere with promising educational programs and Division 1 athletics.
Officially incorporated in 1843, Troy honors its rich history with an array of monuments and museums, including the Pioneer Museum and the Johnson Center for the Arts. Troy’s historic downtown square sits at the heart of the city, brimming with unique restaurants, quaint shops, and a broad range of houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent.
In addition to the local university, Troy’s strong sense of community is fostered by a bevy of year-round events such as TroyFest, Troy Pioneer Days, and Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival. Convenience to U.S. 29 and U.S. 231 makes getting around from Troy simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,099
Average: $62,453
Education
4,466
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,575
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Troy has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Troy, AL is $621 for one bedroom, $884 for two bedrooms, and $1,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Troy has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$621/month
493 Sq Ft
House
$1,461/month
900 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Troy, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
982 Students
Public
Grades 5-12
Public
Grades 6-8
266 Students
Public
Grades 5-12
Public
Grades 9-12
515 Students
Troy-Pike Regional Center for Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 5-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Troy University Arboretum
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.