Rensselaer, New York

Population 9,378

Rensselaer is located in Rensselaer County, NY. The population is 9,378, making Rensselaer the 2nd largest city in Rensselaer County.

There are 3 public schools in Rensselaer with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Rensselaer is very low , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rensselaer is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rensselaer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rensselaer include Hampton Manor, Menands and East Greenbush.

Rensselaer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Crime Rate

0.26% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 103
  • Violent Crimes: 103
  • Robbery: 26
  • Burglary: 360
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

49.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Rensselaer
  • 26.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

116 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 17
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 88

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Rensselaer, NY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Rensselaer's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Doane Stuart School

Woodland Hill Montessori School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rensselaer, NY

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Rensselaer, NY issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Rensselaer, NY issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $840
  • 1 Bedroom: $935
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,138
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,408
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,545

Zip Codes

12144 12202 12204 12207

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Environmental Hazards

116 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Rensselaer, NY has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rensselaer, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Rensselaer, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.18°
  • February 27.52°
  • March 37.67°
  • April 49.35°
  • May 60.03°
  • June 67.87°
  • July 73.27°
  • August 71.48°
  • September 63.58°
  • October 51.62°
  • November 40.43°
  • December 27.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rensselaer, NY

Earthquakes
Rensselaer, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rensselaer, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rensselaer, NY has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rensselaer, NY has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rensselaer, NY: $47,556

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rensselaer is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.33%
White Collar - 58.67%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Paul D. Tonko

Neighborhood Info

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5 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rensselaer, NY

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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