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Cost of living in Rensselaer summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rensselaer. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rensselaer is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rensselaer is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rensselaer is $306,689.
The median income in Rensselaer is $70,080.
Rensselaer's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rensselaer Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rensselaer | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rensselaer, NY Weather
The average high in Rensselaer is 58.3° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 49.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rensselaer |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rensselaer Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rensselaer
The current population in Rensselaer is 9,287. The population has increased 1.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,287 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 9,247 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 9,252 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 9,330 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 9,223 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 9,259 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9,290 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 9,375 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 9,435 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 9,502 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,476 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,451 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 9,378 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 9,267 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 9,162 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rensselaer
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Rensselaer is:
66.6% White with 6,184 White residents.
8.0% African American with 747 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
10.3% Asian with 956 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 44 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 612 Two Or More residents.
8.0% Hispanic with 739 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rensselaer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rensselaer
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Rensselaer is 53.0% female with 4,921 female residents.
Rensselaer is 47.0% male with 4,365 male residents.
| Gender | Rensselaer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rensselaer for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rensselaer completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rensselaer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rensselaer, New York
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7.2% of households in Rensselaer earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Rensselaer earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Rensselaer earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Rensselaer earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Rensselaer earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.3% of households in Rensselaer earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Rensselaer earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.8% of households in Rensselaer earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.8% of households in Rensselaer earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Rensselaer earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rensselaer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
