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Troy, NY vs Upper East Side, NY

CategoryTroy, NYUpper East Side, NY
Housing
VerdictGood for nowSettle here
Median Price$212K

Lower price

$1.57M
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$3K
Median Income$69K$149K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score20/10095/100

More walkable

Transit Score2/10086/100

Better transit

Bike Score2/10080/100

More bikeable

Commute90 min7 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.4/10

Better schools

7.3/10
Best for
FamiliesBudget‑conscious home buyersRemote workers needing affordable housing
affluent familiesyoung professionalsstudents near colleges

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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