Troy, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Rensselaer County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Troy based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Troy
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 68Income: 38Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 34Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 53

Quick Stats

Population

51,054

2023 ACS

Median Income

$57,688

2023

Median Home Value

$192,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,134

2023

Median Age

33.0

Unemployment

9.4%

Cost of Living Index

105.5

100 = national avg

Troy is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, with a population of 51,054 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Troy is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Troy is $57,688, and the median home value is $192,500. The cost of living index is 105.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,134 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, and the median age is 33.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

51,054

Male

25,216

49.4%

Female

25,838

50.6%

Median Age

33.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

23.5%

High School or Higher

39.1%

Foreign Born

9.7%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

24.1%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.529

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

64.8%

Foreign Born

9.7%

White
64.8%
Black
16.9%
Asian
4.3%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
9.6%
Other
4.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%

4,988 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
646 (13.0%)
Puerto Rican
3,118 (62.5%)
Cuban
182 (3.6%)
Dominican
211 (4.2%)
Salvadoran
67 (1.3%)
Guatemalan
36 (0.7%)
Colombian
69 (1.4%)
Honduran
133 (2.7%)
Ecuadorian
35 (0.7%)
Peruvian
11 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
478 (9.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
692 (31.7%)
Chinese
719 (33.0%)
Filipino
44 (2.0%)
Vietnamese
21 (1.0%)
Korean
93 (4.3%)
Japanese
7 (0.3%)
Pakistani
62 (2.8%)
Cambodian
18 (0.8%)
Thai
32 (1.5%)
Taiwanese
13 (0.6%)
Other Asian
481 (22.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
79 (102.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

48,849

English Only

87.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,174 speakers

Limited English

4.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,174 (4.5%)
Other Indo-European
784 (1.6%)
Arabic
727 (1.5%)
Chinese
563 (1.2%)
Slavic Languages
463 (0.9%)
Other Languages
410 (0.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
365 (0.7%)
Other Asian
299 (0.6%)
German
127 (0.3%)
Tagalog
48 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.4%

Limited English Proficiency

4.6%

Spanish
38.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
41.5% limited English
Arabic
55.9% limited English
Chinese
45.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
40.2% limited English
Other Languages
30.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
7.7% limited English
Other Asian
12.4% limited English
German
11.0% limited English
Korean
23.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,087

4.1% of population

Disability Rate

25.8%

539 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,091

Unemployment Rate

17.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.6%
Vietnam
28.3%
Korea
4.1%
World War II
4.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.5%
35-54
27.5%
55-64
27.6%
65-74
13.5%
75+
28.9%

Male Veterans

1,994

95.5%

Female Veterans

93

4.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,091

Non-Veteran Income

$32,539

Difference

$16,552

50.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

539

Without Disability

1,548

Disability Rate

25.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

38,271

#1 Ancestry

Irish

21.3% (10,889)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

11.2% (5,712)

#3 Ancestry

German

8.9% (4,524)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
21.3%
Italian
11.2%
German
8.9%
English
7.5%
French
4.5%
Polish
4.4%
Arab
2.0%
West Indian
2.0%
American
2.0%
Sub-Saharan African
1.7%
Scottish
1.2%
Russian
1.2%
Dutch
1.0%
Ukrainian
0.9%
Swedish
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Jamaican
0.6%
British
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
European
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

21,323

Family Households

9,719

45.6%

Married Couples

4,935

23.1%

Non-Family Households

11,604

54.4%

Single Mother Households

3,709

17.4%

Single Father Households

1,075

5.0%

Living Alone

9,008

42.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,147

In Married Couple

2,680

32.9%

With Single Mother

4,159

51.0%

With Single Father

1,308

16.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$72,811

Married Couple Income

$114,479

Single Mother Income

$39,583

Single Father Income

$60,903

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

436

Grandparents Responsible

174

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$57,688

-21% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,780

-4% vs national

Poverty Rate

23.8%

+75% vs national

Gini Index

0.4910

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

9.4%

+81% vs national

SNAP Recipients

21.4%

of households

How Troy Compares

Troy vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Troy is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.4%
$25-50K
20.3%
$50-75K
15.3%
$75-100K
13.1%
$100-150K
14.9%
$150-200K
6.3%
$200K+
5.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

9.4%

+88% vs NY avg

Labor Force

26,293

Employed

23,803

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.0

Work from Home

12.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

105.5

100 = national avg

+5.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$46,424

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$109,730

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
129.1
Food
94.1
Transportation
88.2
Healthcare
95.3
Utilities
102.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,417

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,702

per month

The median household income in Troy, NY is $57,688, which is 21.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,780. The poverty rate of 23.8% is higher than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4910, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 26,293. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 61.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 105.5, which is 5.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 129.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,424 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$253,000

Median List Price

$259,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$131

Days on Market

26

Active Inventory

49

Months of Supply

1.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$278,262

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,424

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

28.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
28.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%
Listings with Price Drops
38.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 26.5%List Price โ†‘ 22.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

35

New Listings

17

Pending Sales

35

Homes Sold โ†“ 20.5%New Listings โ†“ 78.2%Pending โ†“ 38.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$131

Median List $/SF

$134

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 35.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 34.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Troy, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, home prices have risen 457.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 89.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 81.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 53.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY housing market rather than Troy alone.

40yr โ†‘ 457.6%20yr โ†‘ 89%10yr โ†‘ 81.9%5yr โ†‘ 53.1%2yr โ†‘ 12.3%Q3 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Troy vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Troy is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$192,500

Median Rent

$1,134

Total Housing Units

25,066

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Owner Occupied

36.8%

Renter Occupied

63.2%

Median Property Tax

$4,840

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,272

Housing Types

Single Family
28.6%
Multi-Family
70.8%
Mobile Home
0.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,840

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.51%

of home value

Median Home Value

$192,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,060

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,840) by the median home value ($192,500). In Troy, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.51%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Troy, NY is $253,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 26 days on the market. 28.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $131. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,424/month. About 36.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 25,066 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,840. The effective tax rate is 2.51%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.70

per 1,000 residents

+81% vs national

Property Crime Rate

27.73

per 1,000 residents

+61% vs national

Total Crimes

1,634

2024

Violent Clearance

51%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

-16.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Troy Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Troy vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Troy is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 45.2%Property โ†“ 31.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Troy police solve 100% of murder cases but only 9% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.02100.0%
RapeViolent220.4436.4%
RobberyViolent541.0737.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1603.1858.1%
BurglaryProperty1973.9122.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,05720.989.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1432.849.8%

Troy, NY reported 237 violent crimes and 1,397 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 residents is 81.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 51% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,057 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 21.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242371,3974.7027.73
20232871,4925.6629.44
20223371,6796.7333.51
20203301,4116.7328.77
20192961,3656.0127.70
20182831,4115.7228.51
20173511,7327.0734.89
20163621,7927.2635.93
20154282,0138.5840.36

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

82.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

83.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

34.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

29

Public Assistance

$42.3M

Individual Assistance

$6.9M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $42.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Henri โ†’HurricaneAug 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$24.2M$4.5M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormJul 2017$749Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$10.2M$2.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011$522Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormMar 2009$3.5Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormDec 2008$542Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2006$277Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005$531K$2K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormAug 2003โ€”$585
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormFeb 2003โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001$3Kโ€”
West Nile Virus โ†’OtherOct 2000โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2000$1.7Mโ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

460

Total Claims Paid

$5,686,081

Avg Claim Payout

$12,361

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

7

Federal Funding

$26,489,299

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.89

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$99,905
800.1: Miscellaneous1$25,612,676
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$0
302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural1$239,792
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$336,436

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Troy has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 460 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $42,300,388 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,947,586 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.7%

2.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.6%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

26.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

16.3%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

10.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Troy has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Albany Medical Center Hospital8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Peter'S Hospital8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Albany Va Medical Center8.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5Yes
Capital District Psych Center8.9 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

7,539

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BRUNSWICK CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT7,0501
BRUNSWICK WATER DISTRICT #112490
BRUNSWICK WD# 162000
BROOKSIDE SENIOR HOUSING400

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

61.4%

-22% vs national

Public Transit

5.3%

+490% vs national

Work From Home

12.7%

+36% vs national

Carpool

8.2%

Walk / Bike

10.2%

combined

How Troy's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202244010
202144020
202033000
201822010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Troy, NY covers travel times and transportation modes. 61.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.7% work from home, which is above the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 5.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.2% of workers carpool. 9.9% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.8%

of households

No Internet

6.8%

of households

Total Households

21,323

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.5%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.7%
No Internet Access
6.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

of households

Tablet

58.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
76.2%
Tablet
58.2%
Smartphone Only
10.0%
No Computer
6.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+33% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-4% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Troy vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

7,539

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BRUNSWICK CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water7,0501
BRUNSWICK WATER DISTRICT #11CommunityPurchased surface water2490
BRUNSWICK WD# 16CommunityPurchased surface water2000
BROOKSIDE SENIOR HOUSINGCommunityGround water400

88.2% of households in Troy have broadband internet access. 77.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.8% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 7,539 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Troy is located in Rensselaer County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Troy.

Election Overview

Source: Rensselaer County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

39,668

50.7%

GOP Votes

38,601

49.3%

Total Votes

78,269

Margin

D+1.4%

Shift from 2020

R+4.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+1.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202439,66838,60178,26950.7%49.3%D+1.4
202040,96936,50079,40951.6%46.0%D+5.6
201630,03931,93365,99145.5%48.4%R+2.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Rensselaer County recorded 78,269 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.7% of the vote compared to 49.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Rensselaer County has shifted 4.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

290

Total Assets

$3.4B

Total Income

$2.9B

Per 10K Residents

56.8

nonprofits

+44.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

55

Median Assets

$744K

Oldest Active

1934

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
36
Arts & Culture
26
Human Services
21
Religion
19
Recreation & Sports
16
Philanthropy
13
Housing & Shelter
10
Community Improvement
10
Environment
8
Health Care
7
Animal-Related
4
Youth Development
4
Civil Rights
4
Voluntary Health
3
Public Safety
3
Public Benefit
3
Medical Research
2
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
International
2
Mental Health
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
91.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.1B of $3.4B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Troy

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTEEducation$1.7B$1.1B1941
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTERHealth Care$447.6M$629.5M1971
SAMARITAN HOSPITALHealth Care$341.6M$477.5M1934
EMMA WILLARD SCHOOLEducation$300.7M$121.4M1935
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGEEducation$106.3M$88.9M1945
THE JAMES A EDDY MEMORIAL GERIATRIC CENTER INCHealth Care$69.1M$18.1M1985
UNITY HOUSE OF TROY INCORPORATEDMental Health$36.1M$38.0M1982
ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL PCHealth Care$34.7M$143.3M2014
HOME AIDE SERVICE OF EASTERN NEW YORKHealth Care$29.5M$17.8M1946
WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INCโ€”$28.6M$19.9M1955
LTC EDDY INCโ€”$28.3M$2.3M1987
COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RENSSELAER COUNTY AREA INCCommunity Improvement$26.3M$20.3M1965
FACULTY STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF HUDSON VALLEY-COMMUNITY COLLEGEEducation$21.2M$6.8M1972
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCEducation$14.7M$5.7M1983
NYSARC INCHuman Services$14.5M$36.8M1972
CAPITAL ROOTS INCEnvironment$12.0M$3.2M1975
THE TROY SAVINGS BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$11.8M$3.2M2001
MCCARTHY CHARITIES INCโ€”$11.7M$3.5M1940
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CAPITAL AREA INCYouth Development$10.7M$10.7M1935
SEYMOUR FOX MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$10.0M$1.8M2012
ISLAMIC ZAWIYAH EDUCATIONAL TRUSTReligion$8.1M$260K2000
JOSEPHS HOUSE AND SHELTER INCHousing & Shelter$7.2M$5.7M1983
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INCHuman Services$6.7M$9.3M1988
R O U S E RPC INCHousing & Shelter$6.3M$1.3M1994
JOHN MARIE AND JOSEPH WHALEN FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.7M$4.8M2002
TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL CORPORATIONโ€”$5.1M$5.6M1979
ROBISON FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.7M$1.0M1979
TROY REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INCHousing & Shelter$4.7M$3.5M1969
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION INCโ€”$4.0M$1.5M1956
TROY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$3.7M$760K1991
T A P INCHousing & Shelter$3.5M$2.1M1969
HERITAGE HOUSE NURSING CENTER INCHealth Care$3.4M$15.7M1991
THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGIONArts & Culture$3.2M$2.7M1966
RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$3.1M$2.0M1948
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OF CENTER BRUNSWICK INCPublic Safety$3.1M$671K2014
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NEW YORK STATE INCEnvironment$3.0M$1.8M1988
THE HOWARD AND BUSH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$891K2015
EDDY LICENSED HOME CARE AGENCYโ€”$2.5M$5K1946
BRUNSWICK FIRE COMPANY NO I INCโ€”$2.3M$685K1980
BROOKSIDE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$362K1992
ROUSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$241K2010
SUSAN ODELL TAYLOR SCHOOL FOR CHILDRENEducation$1.8M$1.2M1998
NEW YORK ALLIANCE FOR DONATION INCHealth Care$1.7M$2.1M2003
ASSOCIATED RESIDENTIAL CENTERS INCHuman Services$1.7M$96K1977
KNICKERBACKER & KNICKERBACKERRecreation & Sports$1.7M$178K2022
JOHN AND KELLYANNE MURRAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$177K2021
POLICY RESEARCH INCScience & Tech$1.4M$2.9M1996
NEW YORK STATE COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT INCโ€”$1.3M$2.2M1994
RENSSELAER ALUMNI ASSN INCโ€”$1.2M$98K1974
WIAWAKA HOLIDAY HOUSE INCHuman Services$1.2M$1.3M2001

Troy, NY has 290 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.4B. The most common category is Education, with 36 organizations. 55 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 56.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1934.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

414

Total Approved

$98.4M

Jobs Supported

3,867

Per 10K Residents

81.1

SBA loans

-14.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

54

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

67 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

395

Total Amount

$90.5M

Avg Loan

$228,992

Median Loan

$85,000

SBA Guaranteed

$65.7M(73%)

Jobs Supported

3,553

5045% of all loans

Loans

19

Total Amount

$8.0M

Avg Loan

$418,842

Median Loan

$192,000

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

63

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$21.9M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$347,817

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services54 loans
NAICS 54
$17.6M
Accommodation & Food Services47 loans
NAICS 72
$14.2M
Retail Trade47 loans
NAICS 44
$10.6M
Other Services38 loans
NAICS 81
$5.2M
Construction34 loans
NAICS 23
$3.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
The Gallivan Corporation7$7.2M
Triad Group Llc4$6.4M
V.m. Choppy & Sons Llc1$4.7M
Liberi Properties Llc1$4.6M
Sole Dimare2$3.0M
Ceralink Inc.3$2.8M
Parko Management Inc1$2.8M
Vvrn Hoosick Inc2$2.6M
Old Daley Inn Management Services Inc.2$2.0M
Defazio & Sons Inc1$1.8M

Troy, NY has received 414 SBA loans totaling $98.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 395 loans (95% of the total), supporting 3,553 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 19 loans totaling $8.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Troy is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 67 loans. That works out to 81.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

26

Total Population

390,788

Avg Median Income

-$25,560,366

Avg Home Value

-$51,049,736

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1204723,406$66,970$237,200$1,2138.8
120619,778$117,083$311,300$1,74120.1
1206544,726$115,681$356,900$1,41935.1
1211019,969$101,839$306,100$1,43114.3
121212,325$120,625$260,200N/A19.3
121401,526$120,476$305,400$1,0057.2
1214421,631$88,357$235,300$1,37918.3
1218054,071$73,767$233,000$1,18856.2
1218214,273$54,663$195,300$1,01213.7
121832,966$70,281$137,300$1,0810.8
1218811,414$87,212$278,100$1,09713.0
1218918,205$62,763$199,600$1,0846.2
121963,848$126,825$338,400$1,0848.9
121987,337$113,042$282,200$1,18413.2
122029,500$49,684$139,800$1,0122.0
1220330,080$80,055$258,800$1,34210.4
122048,423$75,197$226,300$1,2944.1
1220525,912$89,270$264,200$1,40515.4
1220614,592$38,931$162,300$1,1892.1
122072,097$32,418$242,500$6891.0
1220823,936$69,505$255,300$1,2914.4
1220910,754$81,642$200,800$1,1652.2
122109,725$55,873$217,500$1,1101.1
1221113,800$145,709$396,400$2,6858.1
122226,494$59,274N/A$2,2220.7
122260N/AN/AN/A0.4

Troy, NY has 26 ZIP codes with a combined population of 390,788. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$25,560,366. The average median home value is -$51,049,736. The average median monthly rent is -$51,280,847.

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