Troy, New York
Troy is a city of 51,033 people in Rensselaer County, New York, founded in 1787.
Why visit Troy
Townapedia lists 151 museums and landmarks, 74 parks and trails, 209 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 34 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Proctor's Theatre, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Cannon Building and Emma Willard School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Troy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Troy
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is located on the western edge of the county, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River just northeast of the capital city of Albany. At the 2020 census, the population of Troy was 51,401. Troy has close ties to Albany and nearby Schenectady.
From the Wikipedia article Troy, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do34
Proctor's Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Troy, New York, United States
Collar City Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Troy New York, United States of America
Congress Street Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Troy, New York, United States of America
Burden Pond Dam Overlook
Scenic view · 2.3 mi
Burden Pond Dam Overlook with viewpoints across the pond, dam, falls and gardens around the dam area
22 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks151
Cannon Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel in Troy, New York, USA
Emma Willard School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for young women
Hart-Cluett Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house
57 2nd Street, Troy
Kate Mullany House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Troy, New York
350 8th Street, Troy
Troy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Library in Troy, New York, United States
100 2nd Street, Troy
Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
W. & L. E. Gurley Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in New York, United States
514 Fulton Street
Albany Rural Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Cemetery in Menands, New York, United States; located outside of the city of Albany
Burden Ironworks Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Central Troy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Troy, New York, United States
Chancellor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic canal tugboat
Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Church in Troy, New York, United States
Church of the Holy Cross
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Church building in Troy, New York, United States of America
139 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds74
Burden Pond Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
As one of the few nature preserves in an urban setting, the Burden Pond Environmental Park sets itself apart from others with its vast...
13 Campbell Avenue, Troy
sunrise-sunset
John B. Staalesen Vanderheyden Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Cobblestone Lane, Troy
sunrise-sunset
62 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes209
Big Apple Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings, Sandwich, Italian · 0.6 mi
Formerly Pizza Bella.
108 14th Street, Troy
Mo-Su 10:00-02:30
Ali Baba
Restaurant · Turkish, Mediterranean
2243 15th Street, Troy
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Bacchus Woodfired
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
33 2nd Street, Troy
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Bard and Baker: Board Game Café
Cafe · Coffee, Pastry · 0.7 mi
501 Broadway, Troy
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Bootlegger's on Broadway
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
200 Broadway, Troy
Mo-Fr 15:30-18:00+; Sa 11:00-18:00+; Su 12:00-18:00+
Burrito Burrito
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
Located at NoFun in Troy. Vegan dining options
275 River Street, Troy
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00
De Fazio's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
266 4th Street, Troy
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
197 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship64
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
58 3rd Street, Troy
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Albany Sarang Fellowship Korean Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
410 23rd Street, Watervliet
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
610 25th Street, Watervliet
Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
55 North Lake Avenue, Troy
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Healthcare14
Map of Troy
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troy L&D Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rensselaer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Cohoes 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Latham 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Loudonville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Roessleville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Albany 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Niskayuna 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Schenectady 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Rotterdam 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- East Glenville 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Troy, New York, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Snow Squares in Troy NY 03, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snow Squares in Troy NY 02, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snow Squares in Troy NY 01, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RensCoHistSoc, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyPublicLibrary, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kate Mullany House oblique view, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EmmaWillardSchool, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gurley Building Wade, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church Green Island NY Mar 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Cohoes, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyPostOffice2, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Dickey House, Cohoes, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RiverStreetTroyNY, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robotics competition at RPI (16573026877), ricky shore, CC BY 2.0
- RPI J Building 02, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI J Building 03, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI J Building 04, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI J Building 01, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI Alumni House 14, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI Alumni House 17, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPI Alumni House 15, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
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