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Troy
  • Suburb in Illinois
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Suburb
St. Louis

Troy

#4 in Best Places to Live in Madison County
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Troy is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 10,858. Troy is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Troy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Troy and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Troy are highly rated.
    About Troy...
    Population
    10,858
    Suburb of
    St. Louis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $203,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $888
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Troy Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      47.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      28.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      516.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Troy

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,677
    National
    $69,021
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