Troy

Troy is a city in Michigan located north of Detroit, characterized by numerous business and retail districts. The city spreads across a broad area with multi-lane roads, shopping plazas, and office buildings interspersed with residential neighborhoods.

Settlers from New York State founded the community in the early 19th century and named it after their hometown. The area developed from a rural township into a business center during the 20th century.

The modern-style city hall sits beside public park spaces and trails popular with residents for recreation. Streets with wide sidewalks connect residential neighborhoods to large shopping centers and office towers.

Most facilities lie along main roads with ample parking in front of buildings. Walking trails can be found in parks and green spaces distributed throughout the city.

Corporate headquarters of globally operating firms stand in glass towers beside large parking lots. The concentration of company headquarters brings thousands of employees from across the region into the city daily.

Location: Oakland County

Elevation above the sea: 228 m

Shares border with: Rochester Hills, Bloomfield Township, Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Clawson, Birmingham

Website: https://troymi.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.58028,-83.14306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:33