Rensselaer, NY

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.

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

146 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Rensselaer, NY.

Name	Description
Gen. Henry Knox Trail	Marker is at the intersection of Aiken Ave. and Columbia Turnpike (U.S. 9 & 20), on the left when traveling south on Aiken Ave..