Rensselaer, IN

Living in Rensselaer

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 29
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 70
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Schools 78
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Residents

6.3k Population +76 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$8.5k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rensselaer

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Jasper County9

Property Crime in Rensselaer

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Jasper County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 8
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rensselaer

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rensselaer, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rensselaer, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Rensselaer, IN

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Valparaiso University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rensselaer, IN

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Airports

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