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Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper county, is 38 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 5,294 people in the city.
In Rensselaer, about 55% of adults are married. In Rensselaer, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Rensselaer had a median family income of $43,313. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Rensselaer.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,700) in Rensselaer. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 64% of housing in Rensselaer is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.
In Rensselaer, 91% of commuters drive to work. Rensselaer is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Rensselaer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Rensselaer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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