Detroit, MI vs Troy, MI

Detroit, MI vs Troy, MI: What the data shows

Detroit, MI is in Detroit, MI while Troy, MI is in Troy, MI — both in the same state. On home prices, Detroit, MI is the more affordable option at $209,800 median — $74,400 less than Troy, MI's $284,200. WYLT rates Detroit, MI as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Troy, MI as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Troy, MI has the stronger safety profile of the two. Detroit, MI has High violent crime and High property crime. Troy, MI has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Detroit, MI has Low flood risk and Troy, MI has High flood risk.

Troy, MI is the more walkable neighborhood. Detroit, MI scores 35/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Troy, MI's 41/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Detroit, MI has the higher school rating — Detroit, MI rates 7/10 and Troy, MI rates 6.8/10.