Troy
Suburban Neighborhood in Brunswick, New York
Rensselaer County 12180
A little bit of everything
The housing market in Troy is divided into two distinct zones. To the west, a small urban pocket of residential homes hugs the banks of the Hudson River, featuring single-family bungalows and American Foursquare homes alongside Victorian-style duplexes and triplexes, with prices ranging from $150,000 to $275,000. Moving east into Rensselaer County, the Troy quickly transforms into a vast rural landscape dotted with small farming towns, where homebuyers can choose from modest ranch, split-level and Cape Cod homes on quiet residential streets or large American Craftsman and custom-built farmhouses overlooking rolling family farms. Housing prices vary widely, with homes selling for a median price of $260,000 after only 19 days on the market. “It’s a huge area with a little bit of everything,” says James Perniciaro, an Associate Broker with Heer Realty and a top salesperson in the Capital Region. “Inventory has been low in recent years, but buyers have a lot of different housing types to choose from in Troy.”
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Outdoor activities across Troy
Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of opportunities to enjoy Troy's many rivers, lakes and parks. Frear Park was donated to the city by the family of William Frear in 1917, with several unique features and amenities – notably an 18-hole golf course, restaurant and hockey rink – in addition to sports facilities, playgrounds and nature trails. Troy Botanical Garden is a perfect spot for a refreshing walk among the native flowers, handcrafted miniature statues and a 9-hole golf course. The Country Club of Troy offers a premier, all-encompassing menu of services and facilities for members tucked away on 175 acres in the Rensselaer County foothills. On rainy days, residents can exercise at the Brunswick Community Center or the Capital City YMCA.
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Troy's historic and historically-successful schools
Students in Troy begin their education at Troy School 18, a B-rated school on Niche with a historic school building in the heart of the community. From there, students move to Troy Middle School – a B-minus-rated school on Niche – and Troy High School, a B-rated school on Niche with an average SAT score of 1170. Graduates of Troy High School regularly attend prestigious local universities like Syracuse and NYU.
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A short trip to the capital city
Located among the farmland and foothills of Rensselaer County, Troy is a large, car-dependent rural neighborhood stretching from the eastern banks of the Hudson River to the Tomhannock Reservoir. Residents enjoy an easy 15-minute commute into downtown Albany via Interstate 878, accessible across the Collar City Bridge via Hoosick Road. Bus stops are situated along Hoosick Road, with service to downtown Troy and the Greater Albany Area, and the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station provides direct access to Boston and New York.
Connecting farms and families
Troy is a vast and varied neighborhood, encompassing the small urban riverfront district east of Frear Park and the expanse of rural farmland stretching northeast towards the New Hampshire border. For groceries, residents can choose between Hannaford Supermarket and Market 32 Grocery Store – both of which are located along Hoosick Road, a commercial corridor stretching from the Hudson River to the southern tip of the Tomhannock Reservoir – and Market 32 shares a parking lot with Walmart Supercenter. Engel's Acres is a locally owned family farm in Troy that participates in Harvest Connection, an initiative to connect farms with families throughout the Capital Region. Troy residents can stop in at the farm store near Eagle Mills for various farm fresh vegetables, produce, homemade baked goods and local products or at Calhoun’s Farm Stand on the neighborhood’s northern edge.
Written By
Jack Hale
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marshall Morgan
Marshall Morgan
CM Fox Real Estate
(716) 403-3217
202 Total Sales
4 in Troy
$207K - $465K Price Range
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Karen Heath
Karen Heath
Tailored Real Estate Group
(518) 501-1661
62 Total Sales
1 in Troy
$253,500 Price
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Jessica Baxter
Jessica Baxter
Core Real Estate Team
(518) 286-6693
141 Total Sales
2 in Troy
$295K - $335K Price Range
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Anna Bochenek Diraddo
Anna Bochenek Diraddo
Responds QuicklyHunt Real Estate ERA
(838) 202-6332
87 Total Sales
2 in Troy
$283K - $290K Price Range
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Joseph Cardinale
Joseph Cardinale
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 444-7525
287 Total Sales
23 in Troy
$39K - $575K Price Range
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Sharon Phanisnaraine
Sharon Phanisnaraine
Monticello
(518) 707-1902
38 Total Sales
1 in Troy
$365,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Frear Park
Powers Park
Town of Brunswick Veterans Memorial Park
Frear Park
Knickerbacker Playground
Knickerbacker Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Troy | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Troy Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Troy, Brunswick sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Troy, Brunswick over the last 12 months is $312,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$312,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$189,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
142
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,575
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,768
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,341
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,338
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,259
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,801
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,796
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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