Troy

About Troy

Located in Michigan's Oakland County, Troy is a thriving part of the Detroit metropolitan area. The small city offers attractive neighborhoods for families of all kinds, top-notch schools, ample park land and excellent shopping and dining. As the state's second most ethnically diverse city and the safest city in Michigan, Troy is a popular choice for new residents in the Detroit metro area.

Living in Troy

Troy has been called "Michigan's Sportstown," earning recognition for its excellent sports program and variety of recreational amenities. Troy's community sports program has been ranked as the best in the state, and it's a major part of the local culture. Another unique aspect of Troy is its mascot, the beaver. In honor of the city's 50th anniversary, several ceramic beaver statues dotted the city as a public art installation. The name of Troy's primary commercial thoroughfare, Big Beaver Road, is also a nod to the city's river-dwelling mascot.

Troy is also home to a unique history museum, the Troy Historic Village. The museum is made up of 10 original structures that chronicle the history of Troy, giving visitors a chance to see the lifestyles of the many generations of Troy settlers.

The Troy Economy

Troy is home to over 6,000 businesses, ranging from tech companies to financial institutions. Together they employ more than 125,000 professionals from all over the Troy area. These businesses cover 20 million square feet of manufacturing and engineering space, 18 million square feet of office space and 7 million square feet of retail space. With its convenient location in the Detroit metro area, Troy has established itself as an ideal place for new businesses to start and existing businesses to thrive.

The city's major employers span a variety of industries, ranging from financial institutions like Flagstar Bank, Huntington Bank, Bank of America and PNC Bank to automotive companies Magna International, Meritor and MAHLE.

Troy Schools

Troy students enroll in Troy School District, which includes elementary, middle and high schools as well as a few alternative schools. The district is well-rated for factors like its high number of Advanced Placement courses and many National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. Troy School District also has a very high graduation rate, and a large percentage of its students go on to higher education. You also have the option of sending your child to one of Troy's private schools, including both faith-based and secular campuses.

There are several small and discipline-specific colleges and universities in Troy, including Walsh College and branches of Central Michigan University and Spring Arbor University.

Resources for Moving to Troy

As you prepare to move to Troy, you might find the following information helpful:

• Utilities: Troy's primary electricity provider is DTE Energy. The city's utilities department oversees water and sewer services and billing.
• Garbage and Recycling: You can expect regular curbside collection of trash, while recyclables will need to be dropped off at a city facility. Yard waste is collected weekly during the spring, summer and fall seasons.
• Transportation: In addition to the SMART bus that serves most of the Detroit-area communities, Troy has a door-to-door transportation service for senior citizens.

Troy Housing

If you're looking for the city's most affordable homes, you can typically find them on the south and west sides of the city, particularly around Robinwood Park and Brinston Park. If you're working with a higher budget, you can look on Troy's west side, especially along Coolidge Highway. Troy's housing market is, on average, far more expensive than the Detroit area average.