Troy

Located 20 miles east of St. Louis, Troy is a small town with the motto “Everything Within Reach”. Furthermore, Troy is a growing community, and its commercial options continue to grow. Its centermost features include the school district, Tri-Township Park, and its developing downtown area. The school district is comprised of three communities: Troy, St. Jacob, and Marine, and currently has 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 4 elementary schools. Moreover, there are also several options for private schooling within the district area.

Tri-Township Park

Tri-Township Park is located within the boundaries of the city of Troy and offers a wide range of amenities, including tennis courts, several playgrounds, a skateboard park, gazebo, lake, and small petting zoo. Moreover, the park boasts covered pavilions, a 2.5-mile walking trail, soccer and baseball fields, sand volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts, a youth football field, RC Crawler course, a Veteran’s Memorial, and “future developments in the park include the addition of a Splash Pad”. Furthermore, Tri-Township Park is home to a Frisbee golf course and Ga-Ga Ball pit, both built by local youth. Lastly, the park hosts various youth sports, community band events, movies in the park, and the annual 4th of July Fireworks display, known as one of the best in the Metro-East.

Downtown and Recreation

The downtown area of Troy is steadily growing as new businesses make it their home. In recent years, great strides have been made to connect most subdivisions within the city limits to the MCT (Madison County Transit) Bike Path, and Tri-Township Park, which is currently in development. Additionally, MCT has forged a relationship with the SCCTD (St. Clair County Transit District) to connect the two trails across the county line. Moreover, Troy has seen the redevelopment of the MCT station with a Park-n-Ride for commuters to downtown St. Louis. The station features a covered waiting area, a locked area for bicycles, a lighted parking lot, and is situated on the developing bike trail.

Connectivity

Troy is uniquely situated at the confluence of interstates 55/70 and 270, making travel for work or leisure easy and convenient. Additionally, Troy offers a variety of housing options. The downtown district is mainly comprised of older homes, some with historical connections and within walking distance of the library and one of the elementary schools. Moreover, there are newer subdivisions on all sides of town, and in the outlying areas, there are options for homes on acreage. Furthermore, Troy is also home to some villas, and multi-family options are also available.

St. Jacob

St. Jacob, Illinois, is a serene community that embraces a small-town ambiance and an abundance of open spaces. Nestled in the rural landscape of Southwestern Illinois, this village offers a tranquil retreat where families can flourish, and residents can enjoy the serenity of quiet streets and friendly neighbors. Moreover, within a five-mile radius, residents can access a range of amenities, including shopping districts, healthcare facilities, and professional services in the nearby towns of Highland and Troy.

Marine

Our small community, incorporated in 1888 and comprised of 960 citizens, is surrounded by farmland. Despite being rural by nature, Marine is conveniently located north of Interstate 70, which allows residents ready access to the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Our Village boasts two parks—the Village Park and the Heritage Park and Lake. In addition to that, the Heritage Park is the trailhead for the Madison County Transit Bikeway. Both parks include picnic pavilions and playgrounds. Moreover, the Marine Volunteer Fire Department owns and maintains a park complete with ball diamonds that are used by the youth of the Village. South of the park is a small library that was the home of the American Women’s League in the early 1900s. Furthermore, this building is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Demographics:

Troy

• Population: 10,278 (2020) 
• Median Age: 37.1
• Median Household Income: $76,672
• Average Sales Price $309,443

St. Jacob

• Population:  1,529 (2020) 
• Median Age: 33.1
• Median Household Income: $83,750
• Average Sales Price $325,778

Marine

• Population: 994 (2020) 
• Median Age: 44.3
• Median Household Income: $63,750
• Average Sales Price $255,778

Things To Do:

• Outdoor Adventures
  • Tri Township Park
  • Spin City Skate Center
  • Mills Apple Farm
  • Charles Gravius Memorial Library
• Eat & Drink
  • Restaurants
  • Breweries & Distilleries
  • Coffee Shops
  • Sweets & Treats
• Somewhere to Stay
  • Hotels & Motels
• Events Link