Rensselaer, NY
1 neighborhoods · 21,808 residents · New York
A
82/100
95
Safety Score
82
Affordability
$93K
Median Income
$228K
Median Home Value
Is Rensselaer, NY a Good Place to Live?
Rensselaer receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in New York. Safety scores A+ (95/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (82/100) with a median household income of $92,875 and median home values around $228,200.
About 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.3%. 58% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,304
Median Rent/mo
36.5%
College Educated
3.3%
Unemployment
58%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
21,808
Population
1
Zip Codes
Rensselaer
County
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Neighborhoods in Rensselaer
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12144Rensselaer Co. | 82 A | 95 | 82 | $93K | $228K | 21,808 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.