New York · Metropolitan Area
Rensselaer is a small city in New York with a population of 9,247. Residents earn $66,046 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rensselaer receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Rensselaer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rensselaer is $66,046, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Rensselaer is $202,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rensselaer is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,535 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Rensselaer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 88.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.0% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,046 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,515 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,866 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,500 |
| County GDP | $15,508M |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Healthcare | 371 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.71% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $202,600 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,123 |
| Median List Price | $232,400 |
| Median List Price | $232,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.4% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,180 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,916 |
| Studio | $1,217 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,417 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,702 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,041 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,253 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.71% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,122/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Total Violent | 146.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 10.4/100K |
| Assault | 135.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,535.3/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 302.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,107.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 125.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6457°N, 73.7325°W |
| County FIPS | 36083 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.33 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,917/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 23 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |