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COMMUNITY --- WHERE WE LIVE
CITY OF TROY
MICHIGAN’S PREMIER ADDRESS FOR BUSINESS,
RETAIL, COMMERCE AND RESIDENTS
We believe a strong community embraces
diversity, promotes innovation and encourages
collaboration. We strive to lead by example
within the region. We do this because we
want everyone to choose Troy as their
community for life. We believe in doing
government the best.
PROMOTE INNOVATION Troy is a
distinctive city with unique attributes that
makes it one of the most sought after
communities in southeast Michigan for
businesses and residents alike. As a leader
in entrepreneurial growth and economic
development, Troy continues to develop Best
Practices to energize public spaces, while
investing strategically in business and job
development. Troy keeps pace with the
ever-changing times in order to remain
attractive and viable to its 83,270 residents
and 6,655 businesses that employ more
than 125,000 people.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE Troy is a place where
families and businesses thrive. It is a
community recognized for its excellent
quality of life — 24/7 Wall Street named
Troy as the 7th best city to live in the U.S.
and best place to live in Michigan. The Troy
School District is A+ rated and recognized
nationally for excellence in Academics and
Fine Arts education. Troy has unsurpassed
city services, a safest city in Michigan
ranking and one of the lowest tax rates
in Oakland County. Its strategic location
also puts residents and visitors within
easy reach of a wide variety of recreational
opportunities, including its 1,000 acres of
parkland, two golf courses, a nature center,
a historic village and a variety of lakes and
streams.
ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION Troy’s
unique location in the heart of Oakland
County, only 20 minutes from Detroit, is
within easy access of I-75, I-696 and M-59.
The City offers residents and businesses
a tremendous competitive advantage,
including attractive neighborhoods,
excellent schools, prime shopping and
employment opportunities.
The Troy Transit Center has strengthened
existing transportation options in the metro
Detroit area and provides a welcoming allweather
place for Amtrak passengers. Hop
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