Rensselaer County, NY
Living in Rensselaer County
Bikeability40
Walkability50
Commute58
Public Transit48
Affordability56
Public Safety70
Airports31
Hospitals18
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
159kPopulation+556 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$822Median Monthly Rent+$197 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rensselaer County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Rensselaer County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rensselaer County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rensselaer County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rensselaer County, NY
Emma Willard School
7 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, W
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children
8 miles, W
Robert C Parker School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rensselaer County, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rensselaer County, NY
Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, W
The Burdett Care Center
8 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
9 miles, W
Albany Memorial Hospital
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rensselaer County, NY
Albany International Airport
15 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
68 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
89 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
89 miles, E