197 years in pictures
Census counts: 469 in 1880, a peak of 1,077 in 1940, 631 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and a map from 1978 on.
- 1829North Troy is settled
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North Troy’s average trip to work is 50 minutes, above both the Vermont town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than North Troy. North Troy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where North Troy beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 469 in 1880, a peak of 1,077 in 1940, 631 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and a map from 1978 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Troy, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in North Troy.
North Troy’s median rent is $597 a month, against $1,135 a month in Vermont’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 7.3% in the year to September 2026. 64% of North Troy households own their home.
| North Troy | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $597 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities. Since 1989, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in North Troy.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
22% of residents live below the poverty line in North Troy. Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than North Troy. 3.8% of working residents work locally in North Troy.
| North Troy | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 16% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
North Troy has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in North Troy is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
North Troy beats the Vermont average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. Among 72 Vermont towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than North Troy.
| North Troy | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 9.1% | 12% |
| What stands out | North Troy | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 10.1% |
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 64% | 69.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of North Troy; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 North Troy residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where North Troy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Vermont, United States
North Troy is a village in the town of Troy, Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 631 at the 2020 census. It is located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) south of the Canada-US border.
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North Troy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.