Oakland County · Town guide
Troy
Oakland County's corporate heavyweight, with schools that draw families from across the metro.
The lay of the land
What's it actually like to live in Troy?
Troy is the biggest city in Oakland County by population, built on big employers and big subdivisions. The housing market mirrors the job market: stable, well-priced, and competitive near the better street names. Courtyards, split-levels, and stately colonials sit on tree-lined lots.
It is less walkable than Royal Oak and less cheap than Warren, which is exactly the trade-off its buyers want. Families move here for the district, and commuters love being a short drive from both downtown Detroit and the tech corridor along I-75.
Market note
Troy prices run at the top of Doni's typical range, and well-priced homes still draw multiple offers. Sellers here should trust the comps, not the 2021 contract in the drawer.
Why buyers pick it
The district factor
Troy's school system is the single biggest driver of demand in the market, years in, decade after decade.
Two freeways
I-75 and I-696 put Detroit, Ann Arbor, and both airports within reach.
Long-term stability
Troy holds value in down markets better than most towns in the metro.
Local flavor
Places Doni points her Troy clients.
A few real, local stops worth building into your first Saturday in town.
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A five-minute note gets you the tour list.
Send your budget and your must-haves and Doni will come back with the three houses in Troy (or the town next door) worth your Saturday.
Budget, timeline, and the must-haves. Short is fine.
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