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Troy, Alabama

Introduction to Troy, Alabama

Troy, Alabama, in Pike county, is 43 miles SE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 162 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is the county seat of the Pike County. About 13,935 people live in Troy.

Troy History

The former name of the city of Troy was Deer Stand Hill. It was originally an Indian hunting ground. The city was first settled in 1824. Troy was completely burned in 1901 and had to be reconstructed. The Federal Road was created after 1805 to promote the movement of settlers and for faster mail delivery between Washington City and New Orleans. The city was named Troy in the year 1838.

Troy and nearby Attractions

  • Troy Industrial Park
  • Parklane Shopping Center
  • Southland Village Shopping Center
  • Fountain Drive Park
  • Pioneer Museum of Alabama

Things To Do In Troy

There are several parks in Troy including Washington Street Park, College Street Historic District, and Fountain Drive Park. Tourists can also visit places of historical significance such as the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. The shopping centers include Southland Village Shopping Center and Parklane Shopping Center. Some of the churches in Troy are Calvary Baptist Church, Union Hill Methodist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Shiloh Baptist Church.

Troy Transportation

The airport closest to the city of Troy is Montgomery Regional airport.

Troy Higher Education

Higher education institutes in Troy include Auburn University-Montgomery, Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, and Faulkner University.

High Points

Troy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyTroy Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTroy Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyTroy Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Troy College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Troy Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Troy, AL

Comparing Troy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12

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