The Town FilesTroy, Alabama
City in Pike County · population 17,727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,400
- Household income
- $50,717
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 25.3
Troy is a city of 17,727 people in Pike County, Alabama. The median home is worth $231,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks hipper than 99% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 98% of Alabama towns.
How Troy ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Troy is worth $231,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $50,717, which is more affordable than 7% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 47.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Troy | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $922 | $834 |
| Median household income | $50,717 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Troy
| People | Troy | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Troy
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 19, 1974 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 30, 1992.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 15,411 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,656 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Troy itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Troy
7 public schools with 1,777 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elementary School | PK-6 | 996 | 18.1 |
| Charles Henderson High School | 9-12 | 525 | 16.9 |
| Charles Henderson Middle | 7-8 | 256 | 16.0 |
| TroyPike Regional Center For Technology | 10-12 | — | — |
| Pike County Alternative Learning Center | 5-12 | — | — |
| Alternative Learning Center | 6-12 | — | — |
| TroyPike Center For Technology | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Troy
- Luverne, AL18.6 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
- Elba, AL27.4 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
- Union Springs, AL27.6 mi · 3,358 people · home $80,400
Troy questions
Is Troy, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Troy scores better for retirees than 24% of Alabama towns and quieter than 6%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.3).
How much does a house cost in Troy?
The median owner-occupied home in Troy is valued at $231,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,717, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Troy?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Troy get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 19, 1974. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)