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Troy, NH


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Troy, New Hampshire

Troy, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 36 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,962 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Troy.

Troy Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Troy, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

Comparative Profile of Troy, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men62
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income83
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built31
People Living Alone25
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime76
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