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Rensselaer, NY

Rensselaer, NY.

Population: 22,111 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rensselaer, NY is $319,336 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,891/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,336

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$319,336
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$319,336
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$305,000
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+11.5%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,891/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,711/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,249/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NURSES MIDDLE COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL-CAPITAL REGION
Schools include
RED MILL SCHOOL, RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NURSES MIDDLE COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL-CAPITAL REGION

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A11
NFIP flood claims on record
73
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dewey Loeffel Landfill (9.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
Annual snowfall
42.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,901
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Cross' Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-347 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,481
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,149
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RensselaerState medianUS median
Typical home value$319,336$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market9 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,891/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,481$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rensselaer, NY?
$319,336.
What is the median sale price in Rensselaer, NY?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rensselaer, NY?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Rensselaer, NY?
Typical rent: $1,891/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rensselaer, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Rensselaer, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rensselaer, NY. 73 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A11. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rensselaer, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rensselaer, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rensselaer, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rensselaer, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rensselaer, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rensselaer, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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