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1939
Some of Melody Tillery's family (rural rehabilitation client), Pike County, near Tray, Alabama, 1939
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About Troy
County seat and City in Alabama, United StatesTroy is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, Alabama, United States. It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843. Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida. After 1783, the region fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created United States of America. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,727, down from 18,033 in 2010. The 2022 estimated population was 17,774. The City of Troy had previously been considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama. Troy is home to Troy University, the fourth-largest university in total enrollment in Alabama.
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How Troy ranks
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Housing in Troy
The typical Troy home is worth about $188,000, down 1.5% in a year, 22% below the Alabama typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Troy
Safety Grade D
Troy reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less.
Work & commute in Troy
Full picture →41% of Troy’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (11%), Dothan (4%) and Brundidge (2%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Troy
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Alabama
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Troy
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Troy
Full climate →Troy has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Troy
All Troy schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Troy’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
Troy is a college town
Colleges →of Troy’s residents are enrolled in college. Troy University has about 6,781 students on campus.
Troy’s library
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