Moving to Troy: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Troy means moving to a real, distinct Capital Region college city -- home to RPI, America's oldest technological research university, with genuinely affordable housing relative to New York's statewide average.
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Learn moreA real, multi-institution college city
Troy hosts Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hudson Valley Community College, and Russell Sage College -- a genuine higher-education cluster within one compact city.
The historic 'Collar City' identity
Troy's real 19th-century detachable-shirt-collar manufacturing industry -- once producing more than 90% of America's collars -- is genuinely historical, not a current economic driver.
Genuinely affordable housing relative to New York
Troy's average home value runs roughly 51% below New York's own statewide average, a real, substantial affordability advantage.
Key takeaways
- RPI, Hudson Valley Community College, and Russell Sage College all sit directly within Troy.
- Troy's real 'Collar City' manufacturing history is historical, not a current industry.
- Housing runs genuinely affordable relative to New York's own statewide average.
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