Rensselaer County, NY

Living in Rensselaer County

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 50
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 88
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Schools 63
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Residents

159k Population +556 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$822 Median Monthly Rent +$197 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rensselaer County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Rensselaer County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 16
Feb 25 2 12
Mar 33 3 11
Apr 45 3 4
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 1
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 3 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rensselaer County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rensselaer County, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rensselaer County, NY

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Emma Willard School
7 miles, W
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Sacred Heart School
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Rensselaer County, NY

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Siena College
12 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rensselaer County, NY

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Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Rensselaer County, NY

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