Moving to Troy: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Troy means moving to one of Metro Detroit's genuinely affluent Oakland County suburbs, anchored by a real corporate-headquarters concentration and Troy School District's strong academic reputation.
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Learn moreA real corporate-headquarters base to plug into
Kelly Services' world headquarters and Inteva Products' global headquarters both sit in Troy, alongside Cummins-Meritor's Troy-based operations -- a genuine reason many movers relocate here specifically for work.
No city income tax simplifies the tax picture
Unlike Detroit, Troy levies NO separate municipal income tax -- movers pay only Michigan's flat 4.25% state rate, a real, meaningful simplification versus income-tax-levying Michigan cities.
Budget for genuinely above-median housing costs
Troy's median home price runs well above Michigan's statewide median (cited figures ranged $396,774-$459,000) -- confirm current comparable sales for a specific target neighborhood before finalizing a budget.
Key takeaways
- Troy's real corporate base (Kelly Services, Inteva Products, Cummins-Meritor) is a genuine draw for relocating professionals.
- Troy levies no separate city income tax -- only Michigan's flat 4.25% state rate applies.
- Housing runs genuinely above Michigan's statewide median; confirm current comparable sales directly.
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