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Rensselaer, IN
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Rensselaer, IN
At a Glance
How Rensselaer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rensselaer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rensselaer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rensselaer residents earn a median household income of $61,648 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,288. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rensselaer is $149,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,864. Median rent is $868/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Rensselaer reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,488/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Rensselaer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rensselaer has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.