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Troy, Michigan · ZIP 48085

Troy — ZIP 48085

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Troy (48085) scores 79/100 — Good for Troy. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $476K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency59%
Avg reading proficiency70%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$476K
Median rent$2,726/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$476K

Median Rent

$2,726/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,833

Violent Crime

2,384

Property Crime

10,449

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oakland County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Costello Elementary SchoolPK–05395
67%
72%
Wass Elementary SchoolPK–05413
66%
78%
Smith Middle School06–08599
63%
71%
Leonard Elementary SchoolKG–05400
63%
74%
Larson Middle School06–08865
62%
68%
Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05363
57%
62%
Athens High School09–121,468
54%
70%
Troy Union Elementary SchoolPK–05395
42%
61%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,371

Median Income

$146K

Homeownership

92%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48085 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48085 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48085 is approximately $476K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48085 in Troy has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.