Troy

Rensselaer County, New York

Population 160K |Median income $87,915 |1 hospital

Population

160,332

Rensselaer County

Median Income

$87,915

+29% vs avg

Median Home Value

$258,400

+13% vs avg

Median Age

40.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

160K+0%

Median Income

$87,915+48%

Median Home Value

$258,400+45%

Poverty Rate

11.8%-11%

Unemployment

5.3%-38%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,217/mo

Poverty Rate

11.8% -17% vs avg

Unemployment 5.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.6%

Work From Home 14%

Public Transit 2.4%

Population

White 80%

African American 7%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Asian 3.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

40.3%

High Blood Pressure

32.1%

Obesity

31.5%

Physical Inactivity

23.2%

Binge Drinking

17.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

16%

Frequent Physical Distress

12.6%

Current Smoking

11.9%

Current Asthma

10.9%

Diabetes

9.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.6%

Dental Visit 66.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

Lack of Health Insurance

5.7%

Stroke

3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK

TROY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Troy Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Wednesday Evening

NOAA · 12h ago

FDA Recalls

Olympus Recalls ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Systems Due to Mis-wired Components

FDA · 3d ago

FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola, LLC Recalls Junebar Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola Recalls Junebar Chocolate Cherry Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Troy, NY? ▼

Troy, NY has a population of 160,332 people, located in Rensselaer County, New York.

What is the median household income in Troy? ▼

The median household income in Troy, NY is $87,915 per year. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

What is the median home value in Troy? ▼

The median home value in Troy, NY is $258,400. Median rent is $1,217/month.

What are the top health concerns in Troy? ▼

The top health indicators in Troy include Short Sleep Duration (40.3%), High Blood Pressure (32.1%), Obesity (31.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Troy? ▼

Troy has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Troy? ▼

The median age in Troy, NY is 40.1 years. 37.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Troy, NY is located in Rensselaer County, New York. With a population of 160K and a median household income of $87,915, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Troy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Rensselaer County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.