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Troy, AL

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population17,733
Foreign Born2.8%
Population Density624people per mi²
Median Age24.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

79/100

21% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Troy, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $42k$61k
Luxury $86k+$133k+
Elite (Top 5%) $127k+$197k+
Affordability Ratio

78%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
16
Positive
40
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.2mi

Airport

Troy Muni

4.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Troy, AL

1.4mi

Critical Amenities

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 28.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 72.6 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 28.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$48k+22.7%
37% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$201k
69% below US avg
College Educated
36.5%
4% above US avg
WFH
3.7%
74% below US avg
Homeownership
47.2%
28% below US avg
Median Home
$214k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
29.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+65.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+57.3%
Homicide
0.17 / 1k Residents99% above state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.79 / 1k Residents72% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+73.3%
Burglary
2.20 / 1k Residents3% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
20.90 / 1k Residents93% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.30 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+5Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Troy, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season268 days350 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.3"
Elevation545 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good906 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak624/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 790 mi · coast 104 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$10.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 163 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital43 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison24 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:09:06.000Z

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