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Rensselaer, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,247 Population 2,917/sq mi density
$66,046 Median Income $38,123 per capita
$202,600 Home Value $300,123 Zillow
$1,180 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,046 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation110 ft (34 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density2,917/sq mi
Coordinates42.6457°N, 73.7325°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 77 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 124 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 128 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 96 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 32 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 72 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 32 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 32 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 126 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 32 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 123 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 31 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 30 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 30 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 31 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 31 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 52 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 137 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 32 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 237 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 55 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 68 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 36 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 21 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 53 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 68 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Rensselaer has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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