Troy, MI vs Yonkers, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.5). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 29). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $78,208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, MI | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#606) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 87,339 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,018 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $115,639 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+26.3 |
C
74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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