Living in Troy (New York)
Troy (New York) is a large place in New York, United States, home to 49,906 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 4%, #312 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 5%, #353 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 5%, #597 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Troy (New York)
- It is part of Greater Albany, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 22:24; in late June it sets around 2:36.
How Troy (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,704 of 11,898 | #143 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #312 of 9,771 | #6 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #836 of 8,006 | #31 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #677 of 6,237 | #24 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #6,986 of 9,474 | #623 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,226 of 9,474 | #569 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,359 of 10,762 | #603 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,670 of 4,537 | #199 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #1,683 of 4,444 | #190 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #1,973 of 3,053 | #187 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,869 of 7,271 | #122 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #704 of 6,227 | #44 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,523 of 3,933 | #177 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #399 of 2,119 | #35 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #353 of 8,006 | #6 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #597 of 12,111 | #10 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,933 of 4,114 | #211 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,599 of 7,271 | #316 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #2,990 of 9,474 | #414 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #14,354 of 18,063 | #918 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,566 of 16,523 | #986 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #11,897 of 18,063 | #520 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #6,633 of 16,523 | #642 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,330 of 21,167 | #296 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,489 of 12,111 | #297 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,142 of 12,111 | #283 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #915 of 4,750 | #107 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Watervliet (New York) 1 km
- Cohoes 5 km
- Latham 6 km
- West Albany 9 km
- Albany (New York) 10 km
- Roessleville 10 km
- Rensselaer (New York) 10 km
- Colonie 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.