Rensselaer, NY
Living in Rensselaer
Bikeability47
Walkability36
Commute75
Public Transit55
Affordability77
Public Safety44
Airports29
Hospitals16
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.3kPopulation+97 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black5%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value-$3.9k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$824Median Monthly Rent+$231 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rensselaer
United States45
New York39
Albany Metro Area34
Rensselaer County31
Property Crime in Rensselaer
United States48
New York28
Albany Metro Area39
Rensselaer County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rensselaer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rensselaer, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rensselaer, NY
Doane Stuart School
1 miles, N
The Free School
1 miles, W
Bishop Maginn High School
1 miles, W
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rensselaer, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rensselaer, NY
Albany Medical Center Hospital
2 miles, W
Albany Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
Capital District Psych Center
2 miles, W
St Peter's Hospital
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rensselaer, NY
Albany International Airport
8 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
73 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
81 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
98 miles, E