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Troy, Michigan

Troy, Michigan thrives as a city with a powerful economic base, a diversified culture and citizens with a strong civic commitment. The 12th largest city in Michigan, Troy is part of Oakland County, one of America's five most prosperous counties.

Located 14 miles from bustling Detroit City, Troy acts as a dominant business hub, primarily in the automotive, retail and financial industries. Major firms headquartered here include Dupont Automotive, SAE International, Flagstar and Standard Federal Banks, and the Delphi Corporation, to name a few. Two major retail malls call Troy, Michigan home, the Somerset Collection and the Oakland Mall. These malls draw patrons from throughout the Detroit Metropolitan Area and are two of the most profitable malls in the region.

The median household income for residents of Troy stands at over $77,500, well above the national average of almost $42,000 according to Census 2000 data, which counted Troy's population at almost 80,959. Average costs of homes are $246,631.

Located in southeastern Michigan, Troy residents endure long and cold winters, with low temperatures and often 10 inches of snow in December and January. Summers, while short, remain pleasant with high temperatures rarely rising above 80 degrees. Golfers make good use of the lovely summer with two courses in Troy, the beautiful Sanctuary Lake Golf Course and Sylvan Glen. Almost 800 acres of parks grace the city, and a 100-acre Nature Center educates the young and the old. The Aquatic Center provides family-friendly fun, with several pools and water slides.

Citizens of Troy delight in community sports and have a reputation for supporting their youth teams. Sports Illustrated Magazine named them "Michigan's Sports Town" for maintaining the best community sports programs. Of course, they support the numerous Detroit Teams as well. All of Troy residents turn out for the autumn Troy Daze Festival, an exciting event celebrating their civic pride. The Troy Museum provides year-round activities and a host of educational courses.

Troy's school system ratings well exceed the national norm. Eleven different colleges and technical institutes exist within the city, including ITT Technical Institute, Walsh University and Northwood University. Thirty-three colleges and universities lie within a 40-mile radius.

Troy, Michigan contains all the elements for prosperous and contented lifestyles. The proximity to Detroit allows the residents access to all the amenities of a megalopolis. Troy's own diversified economy and citizen commitment promises solid future stability.