The Hill
Neighborhood in Troy, New York
Rensselaer County 12180
Turn-of-the-century housing
Much of the inventory within The Hill’s diverse housing market is geared towards investors, including investment-generating rental properties and older fix-and-flip single-family homes. Investment properties consist of turn-of-the-century Victorian and colonial duplexes with multi-level front-facing decks, Federal-style rowhouses and newly remodeled homes subdivided into multiple rental units. Over 70 percent of The Hill’s residents rent their homes – a mix of residents and off-campus RPI students – but single-family homes often become available, including three-story Victorians with wrap-around porches and American Foursquare homes, most of which were built between 1890 and 1920. Single-family homes typically sell for $150,000 to $250,000, while investment properties can sell for upwards of $400,000.
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Prospect Park draws people from across the city
Prospect Park is the jewel of the Troy Parks System, an 80-acre park atop Mount Ida providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley that stretch nearly 20 miles in all directions. Visitors come to Prospect Park to observe the rare species of beech and magnolia trees along winding nature trails, play sports in one of the many fields and courts spanning the park’s 80 acres, cool off in the splash pad, or meet friends for a picnic and playdate at the playground. Beman Park sits at the heart of the neighborhood, and the city recently approved a $1.1 million makeover for the 144-year-old park, with plans for a dog park, pedestrian trails and a permanent spot for the park’s Putnam Grounds monument dedicated to the Troy Trojans, a Major League Baseball team from 1879 to 1882 most famous for hitting the first ever Grand Slam home run, and most infamous for once playing in a game attended by only six fans, the lowest attendance ever recorded at a Major League game.
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Top Troy schools
Students in The Hill attend Troy City Schools, typically beginning their education at Troy School 14, a B-rated school on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. 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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Public transit to the capital city
Located only minutes east of downtown Troy, The Hill rests atop Mount Ida on the banks of the Hudson River less than 10 miles north of Albany’s business district, a commute that takes only 15 minutes via Interstate 787. Residents enjoy convenient access to public transportation from the bus stops lining Hoosick Street and the connecting roads, and the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station provides direct access to Boston and New York.
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Charming European-style eateries
The Hill is within walking distance of several bars and restaurants, but locals must drive east on Hoosick Street or use public transportation to access supermarkets like ALDI and Hannaford. De Bonis convenience store offers snacks, daily essentials and homemade deli sandwiches, and several other upscale markets are available along 4th Street in downtown Troy. Breakfast is served at Mumu’s Pastry and Cafe, a family-run bakery serving pastries, gourmet paninis, breakfast bagels and homemade European desserts. The neighborhood’s most popular restaurant is The Hill Beer & Wine Garden, a Polish and American eatery with a charming European-style hidden garden outdoor space modeled after a cozy ski lodge. Restaurant Guru awarded The Hill Beer & Wine Garden the top prize for “Best Atmosphere” and “Best Outdoor Seating” in 2021. Locals visit The Hudson River Commons or the locally owned boutiques in nearby downtown Troy for retail shopping.
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Written By
Jack Hale
Photography Contributed By
Stephen Mihalchik
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Wilkie
Nicole Wilkie
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 888-7309
106 Total Sales
3 in The Hill
$170K - $197K Price Range
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Lorenzo Murray
Lorenzo Murray
Hunt ERA - Slingerlands
(857) 297-3367
372 Total Sales
1 in The Hill
$161,650 Price
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Frank Montanaro
Frank Montanaro
Core Real Estate Team
(518) 320-7499
14 Total Sales
2 in The Hill
$265K - $335K Price Range
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Jamie Mazuryk
Jamie Mazuryk
Responds QuicklyCore Real Estate Team
(518) 672-6479
369 Total Sales
2 in The Hill
$200K - $265K Price Range
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Jessica Baxter
Jessica Baxter
Core Real Estate Team
(518) 286-6693
141 Total Sales
1 in The Hill
$275,000 Price
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Joseph Cardinale
Joseph Cardinale
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 444-7525
287 Total Sales
3 in The Hill
$215K - $352K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Grafton Lakes State Park
Barker Park
Prospect Park
Sage Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Hill, Troy sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The Hill, Troy over the last 12 months is $224,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$224,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$231,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$130,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$146
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
613
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1890
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,617
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,370
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,567
Median Age
26
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,955
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,097
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.8%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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