Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Troy
Troy, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$712
Population
10,826
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Accessible rural town provides heightened convenience
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Troy is a rural city ideal for people looking for a small town neighborhood feel with quick, easy access to surrounding cities for thrilling activities. Although Troy is located in Illinois, the town is actually considered part of the Saint Louis Metro East Area. The town’s tree-lined neighborhoods are affordable. When looking for hometown fun, many residents go to the Tri Township Park District. This park offers almost everything outdoor lovers could want: a skate park, a lake, sports courts, walking trails, and playgrounds. Tri Township Park District also has a petting zoo where visitors can touch chickens, ducks, pigs, goats, llamas, and alpacas. The park also hosts a majority of community events throughout the year.
Troy has access to a rail service and five Interstates. A variety of entertainment destinations are nearby. Scream at the top of a roller coast at Six Flags over Mid America just 45 minutes away. Head into Saint Louis and watch the Cardinals hit home runs at Busch Stadium or view the Gateway Arch only 25 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,112
Average: $103,006
Education
3,021
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,334
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Troy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Troy, IL is $712 for one bedroom, and $1,223 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Troy has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$712/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Troy, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
766 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
743 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,205 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Willoughby Heritage Farm
- Edwardsville Children's Museum
- Watershed Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
- St Louis Lambert International
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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.