Sylvania, OH vs Troy, MI
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.
Sylvania
77.1
#280 nationally
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Sylvania leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.2). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $86,048). Sylvania leads in cost of living index (95 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sylvania, OH | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#280) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 19,035 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,427 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $86,048 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+10.6 |
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77.1 Score
Sylvania, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,427
Population
19,035
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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