About Rensselaer County

Rensselaer is a county in the NY State. It has a population of 159,305 and a population density of 244, which is 61% above the national average.


Rensselaer County has a median home value of $282,404. The average rent of $1,324 is 37% below the national average rent. The average household income in Rensselaer County is $84,278 , which is 8% above the national average of household income.

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$282,404Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,324Median Rent
$1,500 National
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Rensselaer County's population is made up of 47% married, 36% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 68% of the population in Rensselaer County.

159,305Population
327,000,000 National
244Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
40 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Rensselaer County is $43,775. The Median Household Income is $84,278

$43,775Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$84,278Median Household Income
$68,703 National
13% Poverty Rate
$10 National
5% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Rensselaer County
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$282,404Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,324Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
32%
Home Owners
68%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

East Nassau crime index is 22 which is lower than the national average.

22
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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