City guide · Oakland County
Troy. Schools, jobs, and the region's premier shopping.
Troy is one of Oakland County's most sought-after cities: roughly 88,000 residents, a top-ranked public school district, and the region's signature shopping destination in Somerset Collection. It's also a jobs engine, home to thousands of companies in automotive, technology, and financial services. Buyers here trade more per square foot than in Macomb County, and they get exceptional schools and strong resale stability in return. For move-up buyers, professionals, and luxury buyers, Troy is often exactly the sweet spot.
let's go see it in person. really.
The facts, organized.
Schools
Troy runs its own public district, and it's one of the strongest selling points in the city. The district operates three traditional high schools and the International Academy, and it's consistently ranked near the top of Michigan school lists. In a market where school quality moves home values, that is a powerful combination.
school questions are welcome. always.
The market, honestly
Oakland County's median home price sat around $360,000 through 2025, and Troy runs above the county figure. Homes here carry their value because of the schools, the commute, and the lifestyle. County averages don't tell you what a specific street brings, so I always pull true comps for the neighborhood you're considering.
Source: Oakland County year-end market review via The Oakland PressGood days out in Troy.
Somerset Collection
The region's upscale shopping destination: Nordstrom, Saks, Neiman Marcus, and 180-plus stores and restaurants.
Ridley's Bakery Cafe
A Rochester Road favorite for pastry and coffee, and an easy stop between showings.
Orchid Cafe
A neighborhood cafe on Square Lake Road with a loyal regular crowd.
Shine Cafe
A bright breakfast and lunch spot on Rochester Road.
Who Troy is right for
- Move-up buyers and families who prioritize schools
- Professionals working in Troy's corporate and tech corridor
- Luxury buyers shopping Oakland County's premium addresses
- Sellers with updated homes who want top-of-market positioning
sounds like you? hi. let's talk.
I'd love to show you Troy in person.
A guide on a screen is a start. The real picture comes from driving the streets, feeling the commute, and standing in the rooms. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll set it up.
Compare the counties: Macomb vs. Oakland, or read the Sterling Heights vs. Troy breakdown.
Questions about Troy?
Budget, timeline, school questions. Ask anything, I answer everything.