Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Troy
Troy, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$973
Population
28,037
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Savor recreational activities and a strong sense of community
Suburban
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Riverside
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Convenient
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Active
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Growing
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Scenic
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Vibrant
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Close-Knit
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Affordable
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Historic
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Located about 20 miles north of Dayton in western Central Ohio, Troy is a growing suburb with a distinct small-town atmosphere. Troy is home to a tight-knit community bonded by special events such as the annual Strawberry Festival, Festival of Nations, Treasure Island Riverfest, and regular concerts. The community also comes together in Troy’s quaint downtown area, brimming with cafes, boutiques, restaurants, and museums in historic buildings.
Troy’s location on the Great Miami River presents an array of opportunities for outdoor recreation along with a host of parks, trails, golf courses, and athletic programs. Cincinnati and Columbus are each an hour’s drive from Troy. Convenience to the I-75, I-70, and Dayton International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Troy simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,878
Average: $90,089
Education
6,997
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,466
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Troy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Troy, OH is $657 for a studio, $973 for one bedroom, $1,247 for two bedrooms, and $1,147 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Troy has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$973/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Troy, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
638 Students
Public
Grades K-5
273 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,022 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
- Great Miami River Recreation Trail
- Twin Arch Reserve
- Lost Creek Reserve and Knoop Agricultural Heritage Center
- Wannemacher Nature Reserve
Airports
- James M Cox Dayton 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.