Happy TravellerWelcome to Troy, Michigan, the most populous city in Oakland County and a thriving center of business and culture in the Metro Detroit area. With a population of 87,294 as of the 2020 U.S. census, Troy has become a destination for both tourists and business travelers alike. Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about this vibrant city.
History:
Troy was established as a township in 1827 and incorporated as a city in 1955. It was named after Troy, New York, and the ancient city of Troy, as many of the early settlers originated from New York. Today, Troy is a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, located about sixteen miles northwest of downtown Detroit.
Culture:
One of the highlights of Troy’s cultural scene is the Troy Historic Village, a fully interactive historical museum chronicling the city’s progression from its first settlers to the city it has become today. The village has ten original, complete structures which patrons may enter and observe how they functioned in the past and how they were decorated, as all buildings are full of artifacts from that period. Each structure is original and was painstakingly moved from its original location to the museum intact. The village is located at the corners of Livernois Road and Wattles Road, behind the old city hall building.
Religion:
Troy is home to two of the largest Protestant churches in the USA, Kensington Community Church and Woodside Bible Church. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolis of Detroit is headquartered in Troy.
Sports:
In 2003, Troy was named Michigan’s Sportstown by Sports Illustrated magazine for having the top community sports programs in the state.
Media:
In addition to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, regional newspapers serving all of southeast Michigan, the city is served by the Daily Tribune (published daily), the Observer & Eccentric (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon (published every Thursday), the Troy Times, and the Troy-Somerset Gazette and, most recently, Troy Patch.
Parks:
City of Troy Parks include a variety of amenities and a mixture of open space, woodlands, rivers, lakes and recreational facilities. You will find soccer fields, ball diamonds, disc golf courses, shore fishing, outdoor exercise equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, natural and paved walking pathways, play structures and swing sets, a skate park, picnic areas and pavilions.
Restaurants:
Troy has a vibrant restaurant scene many of which are located on 16 Mile Road – Big Beaver Road.
Economy:
Troy is a thriving center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors, and is home to a number of major companies. Troy has the second highest cumulative property value in Michigan, second only to Detroit. Troy is home to the Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall. The Top of Troy is the city’s tallest building with offices of PNC Financial Services. Bank of America maintains a major operations center in Troy. In 2012 Mahindra & Mahindra opened a technical center in Troy.
Demographics:
According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $96,864, and the median income for a family was $113,640. Males had a median income of $72,005 versus $52,365 for females. The per capita income for the city was $46,664. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the
