Troy

Somerset Collection, top schools, and a #1 safety ranking.

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About Troy

Corporate, retail, and one of the strongest school districts in Michigan.

Troy is a larger, planned Oakland County suburb with a population of about 87,000 and a corporate, retail, and residential footprint that has steadily grown since the 1950s. The city ranks #1 for safest city in Michigan, holds one of the lowest tax rates in Oakland County, and was named the 7th best city to live in the U.S. by 24/7 Wall Street.

The defining commercial anchor is the Somerset Collection. The 1.4-million-square-foot luxury shopping complex on Big Beaver Road covers more than 180 stores connected by a glass skywalk between Somerset North and Somerset South. Anchors include Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, with brands like Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.

Troy School District is A+ rated and ranks among Michigan's top public school districts, with 14 elementary, four middle, and two high schools. Barnard Elementary and Leonard Elementary were named National Blue Ribbon schools in 2021.

Lifestyle

What life looks like here.

Dining & Shopping

Somerset Collection anchors the upscale dining scene. Big Beaver Road, Long Lake Road, and Crooks Road all add density. The downtown of Birmingham is minutes away.

Parks & Outdoors

Boulan Park, Sylvan Glen Park, Troy Family Aquatic Center, the Stage Nature Center, and the deep network of city parks that supports a community of nearly 90,000.

Schools

Troy School District is A+ rated, with 14 elementary, four middle, and two high schools (Troy High and Athens High). Barnard and Leonard Elementary earned National Blue Ribbon recognition in 2021.

Things to Do

Shopping at Somerset, summer events at the Troy Family Aquatic Center, music and theater at the Troy Community Center, plus easy reach to Birmingham, Bloomfield, and the Detroit Zoo.

Local Favorites

Places worth knowing.

Shopping

Somerset Collection

1.4 million square feet of luxury shopping connected by a glass skywalk. Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom, plus Cartier, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.

Family

Troy Family Aquatic Center

The big seasonal pool and water-play facility with slides, splash zones, and the city's signature summer routine.

Outdoors

Stage Nature Center

A 100-acre nature preserve with trails, programming, and a small visitor center. A quiet contrast to the corporate corridors.

Schools

Troy High School

One of two A-rated comprehensive high schools, consistently ranked among Michigan's strongest public high schools.

Outdoors

Boulan Park

A community-anchor park with fields, walking paths, and pickleball courts.

Family

Troy Historic Village

A collection of 11 historic buildings preserved on a single park site. Tours, school field trips, and the city's long-game preservation work.

Education

Troy School District.

Troy School District is A+ rated and recognized nationally for excellence in academics and fine arts education. The district runs 14 elementary, four middle, and two high schools (Troy High and Athens High), all of which hold at least A ratings.

Barnard Elementary and Leonard Elementary were named National Blue Ribbon schools in 2021. The district's STEM, arts, and athletics programs all run deep, and Troy High School consistently ranks among Michigan's top public high schools.

A+ Niche District Rating

14 Elementary Schools

2 Blue Ribbon Schools

#1 Safest City in MI