Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move
Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $868/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $868 for rent here. Household incomes average around $61,648 in Rensselaer. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal ...
So, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Does this match your experience?
Hey, Born and raised here. With a population of 5,369, Rensselaer is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Median household income is $61,648, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $149,100 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school syste...