About Troy 

Roads 

I75 is the main freeway that runs North and South through Oakland County and to all points in northern Michigan. M-59 runs East and West through the county Both freeways are easily accessible from Troy. 

Distances Between Cities 

Troy is less than 4 miles from Rochester Hills, 13 miles from Lake Orion, 5 miles from Bloomfield Hills, and 5 miles from Birmingham. It is 20 miles from Detroit. 

Airports 

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 29 miles away and is the largest international airport in the area. Oakland County International Airport in Waterford is 14 miles away; Detroit City Airport is 15 miles away. Oakland/Troy Airport is another public use airport in the area.  

Terrain 

Troy has a total area of 33.6 miles and is the 12th largest city by area in Michigan. Troy has developed into a suburban metropolis with an impressive skyline all its own, 2nd in Michigan only to Detroit Troy’s impressive business center is well balanced by lovely neighborhoods, and parks with open space, woodlands, rivers, and lakes. 

The River Rouge is a tributary to the Detroit River. The headwaters of the main branch rise in the southwest corner of Rochester Hills and the northeast corner of Bloomfield Township. It flows mostly south through the western part of Troy, and then flows southwest through Birmingham, a noncontiguous portion of Bloomfield Township, Beverly Hills, the southeast corner of Bingham Farms, Southfield. It then flows mostly south through western Detroit. 

Population and other Data 

As of the census of 2000, there are 80,959 people, 30,018 households, and 21,883 families residing in the city. The median income for a household in the city is $77,538, and the median income for a family is $92,058. 

Jobs 

Troy is a thriving center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors. It is also home to two very popular shopping malls in the area, Somerset Collection and Oakland Mall. 

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (23.5%), Educational,health and social services (18.9%), professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (15.9%), Retail trade (11.8%). 

SAE International, Delphi Corporation, Standard Federal Bank, Flagstar Bank, DuPont Automotive, Behr America, Budd Company, Decoma International, ArvinMeritor and K-Mart are all headquartered in Troy. 

Troy is located near the World Headquarters of Daimler Chrysler and situated in Automation Alley, a concentration of automotive, computer-based, and research focused companies.  

Troy residents are highly educated; 50% of those over 25 have a bachelor’s degree and 22% have a graduate degree. Unemployment is low at 3.3%. The average travel time to work is 24 minutes.

Colleges/Universities 

Colleges/Universities in Troy:
University of Phoenix, Walsh College of Accountancy and Business, ITT Technical Institute and Computer Technology Institute are all in Troy.

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Troy include Oakland Community College with an enrollment of11,634, Oakland University with an enrollment of 11,424, and Lawrence Technological University, with an enrollment of 2,479.  

Housing 

Troy is a family and business oriented community. Single family homes, apartments, condos and townhomes are all available. Troy has a variety of neighborhoods --- from modest, affordable older neighborhoods, to upscale new communities. Some areas still have a semi-rural feel. The median home value of a home in Troy is $212,330 per the 2000 census. 

Historic Buildings 

The Troy Museum and Historic Village is located on w. Wattles Road and is a must-see educational experience for all ages. The main building was built in 1927 but contains beams, doors, etc from as long ago as 1825. Solomon Caswell’s family home was moved to the village from a location near Adams Road north of Big Beaver. This Greek Revival style home was built in 1832. The Troy Museum and Historic Village is home to many other historic buildings and replicas. 

Interesting Facts 

Troy is the second largest city economically and the 12th largest city by area in Michigan. 

Troy is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2005 by placing several 4 foot high ceramic statues of beavers that will be decorated by local artists in various locations throughout the city. These beavers will be auctioned to raise money for local charities. The beaver is the town symbol. Big Beaver is one of Troy’s main roads.  

In 2003, Troy was named Michigan’s Sportstown by Sports Illustrated magazine for having the top community sports program in the state. 

Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf 

Golf courses in Troy include Sylvan Glen Municipal Golf Course, Somerset Golf Club and Sanctuary Lake Golf Course. 

Troy has a fantastic Aquatic Center and a large tennis bubble for public use. 

The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center in Troy is a 100 acre nature sanctuary with a wide range of programs for adults and children. 

The City of Troy maintains over 790 acres of park land in 14 parks and 7 special use facilities. In addition, the Huron/Clinton Metro Parks, Michigan State Parks and Oakland County Parks have many beautiful parks close by. 

Troy Parks offer soccer fields, ball diamonds, disc golf courses, shore fishing, tennis courts, basketball hoops, fitness and walking trails, play structures, and picnic areas and pavilions. 

Special Events 

Each September, the Magic of Fall /Troy Daze Festival attracts nearly 100,000 people to celebrate the community. A variety of activities offer fun for the entire family. 

The City of Troy residents participate in many fund-raising events throughout the year for good causes. They include the Annual Industry Challenge Golf Classic to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, the Out of Darkness Community Walk for suicide prevention and the Hurricane Relief Effort dinner.