The Town FilesTroy, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bradford County · population 1,249 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,900
- Household income
- $51,016
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.0
Troy is a borough of 1,249 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $155,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks quieter than 73% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Troy ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Troy is worth $155,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,016, which is more affordable than 39% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $603 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Troy | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $603 | $996 |
| Median household income | $51,016 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Troy
| People | Troy | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Troy
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 13, 2018 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 2019.
Severe weather in Bradford County since 1996
Bradford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bradford County
Bradford County had 22,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Troy itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Troy
3 public schools with 1,399 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Area JSHS | 7-12 | 654 | 7.8 |
| Troy Intrmd Sch | 3-6 | 431 | 12.7 |
| W R Croman Primary Sch | K-2 | 314 | 13.1 |
Towns near Troy
- Troy, PA1.6 mi · 1,585 people · home $165,400
- Columbia, PA5.8 mi · 1,167 people · home $219,300
- Granville, PA6.2 mi · 899 people · home $197,900
- Springfield, PA6.3 mi · 1,144 people · home $233,600
- West Burlington, PA7.1 mi · 737 people · home $210,900
- Sullivan, PA9.2 mi · 1,466 people · home $282,100
- Canton, PA9.3 mi · 1,735 people · home $126,300
- Canton, PA9.5 mi · 1,936 people · home $201,600
Troy questions
Is Troy, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Troy scores better for retirees than 46% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 73%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Troy?
The median owner-occupied home in Troy is valued at $155,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,016, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $603 a month.
What is the weather like in Troy?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 42.3 inches of snow.
Does Troy get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 13, 2018. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)