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Troy
Troy is a historic Hudson River port city in Rensselaer County, known as the "Collar City" for the 19th-century shirt-collar industry that once produced most of the nation's collars and cuffs.
Troy
Local Market Update · May 2026
New Listings
+92.3%
75 vs 39
Closed Sales
-40.0%
24 vs 40
Median Price
+20.5%
$282,500 vs $234,500
Active
107
Median List
$279,000
Avg DOM
83
Mirrors the GCAR monthly Local Market Update. Town-level boundary, current vs same month prior year. Live from MLS.
Living in Troy
Troy is a historic Hudson River port city in Rensselaer County, known as the "Collar City" for the 19th-century shirt-collar industry that once produced most of the nation's collars and cuffs. It is home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (founded 1824, the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world), the Emma Willard School, the National Historic Landmark Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and one of the country's best-preserved Victorian-era downtowns.
What stands out
Collar CityHome of RPIUncle Sam's HometownEmma Willard SchoolTroy Music Hall
Why people move here
Major employers in & around Troy
The Capital Region's economy draws people from across the country. Here are some of the anchors within commuting distance.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Higher education & research
The nation's oldest technological university and a major Troy employer.
Samaritan Hospital (St. Peter’s Health Partners)
Healthcare
Russell Sage College
Higher education
Employer information is for orientation only and reflects well-known regional anchors, not a complete list. Commute times vary by address.
Local amenities
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (1875 National Historic Landmark)
- Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (year-round)
- Central Troy Historic District (intact Victorian downtown)
- Burden Iron Works Museum
- Uncle Sam statue & Oakwood Cemetery grave
- RPI campus
- Brown's Brewing Company
Annual events in Troy
Living somewhere is also living its calendar. Here's what Troy runs every year.
First Sunday of December
Victorian Stroll
Period-costumed carolers, horse-drawn carriages, free music throughout downtown. Troy's signature winter event since 1985.
Last Friday of each month
Troy Night Out
Galleries, shops, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided art walk through downtown.
Year-round, Saturdays
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
Held outdoors at Riverfront Park in warmer months, indoors at the Atrium in winter. One of NY's top-ranked markets.
July
Troy Pig Out
Backyard BBQ competition draws teams from across the Northeast to the Hudson waterfront.
Homes for sale in Troy
105 on the market right now
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