Rensselaer, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,247
Population
2,917/sq mi density
$66,046
Median Income
$38,123 per capita
$202,600
Home Value
$316,913 Zillow
$1,180
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
54
Violent Crime/100K
1,242 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,046 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rensselaer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6457°N, 73.7325°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Rensselaer has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").