Rensselaer, NY

Rensselaer, New York

Rensselaer, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 1 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 132 miles N of New York, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,761 people in Rensselaer.

The People and Families of Rensselaer

In Rensselaer, about 41% of adults are married. In Rensselaer, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rensselaer had a median family income of $40,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,700) in Rensselaer. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Rensselaer Housing

Approximately 49% 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. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Rensselaer.

Commuting

In Rensselaer, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rensselaer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Rensselaer, NY

Comparing Rensselaer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rensselaer Almanac

Rensselaer Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rensselaer Public Libraries

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Rensselaer Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rensselaer residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rensselaer, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rensselaer High Schools (2004)

RENSSELAER HS
555 BROADWAY
518-436-8561
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 293 students.

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