Rensselaer city, New York
Rensselaer city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rensselaer city is a geographic entity located in Rensselaer County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,421. The land area covers 3.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,421 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,281 | ±306 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,890 | ±370 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,281 | ±306 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 609 | ±185 |
| Median Home Value | $208,900 | ±$22,093 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,219 | ±$117 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,080 | ±$8,662 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,895 | ±$3,386 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,647 | ±586 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,802 | ±476 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.6% | ±9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF RENSSELAER
GUS Population: 9,453 (2024)
ID: 170607
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
62 WASHINGTON ST, RENSSELAER NY 12144-2735
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GUS Population: 160,749 (2024)
ID: 170432
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
1600 7TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR, TROY NY 12180-3410
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COHOES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SELKIRK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AVERILL PARK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SUNY-System Office
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College | 1.0 mi away | H. Carl McCall Building, 353 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12246 |
5183201100
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RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 676 EAST STREET, RENSSELAER, NY, 12144 |
(518) 462-1193
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Albany Law School
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College | 2.5 mi away | 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5184452311
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JOHN A. HOWE BRANCH
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 105 SCHUYLER STREET, ALBANY, NY, 12202 |
(518) 472-4300
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Albany Medical College
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College | 2.5 mi away | 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208-3479 |
5182623125
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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 161 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NY, 12210 |
(518) 427-4300
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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College | 2.5 mi away | 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208-3492 |
5186947200
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ARBOR HILL/WEST HILL BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 148 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD, ALBANY, NY, 12210 |
(518) 427-4300
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The College of Saint Rose
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College | 3.1 mi away | 432 Western Ave, Albany, NY, 12203-1490 |
5184545111
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NORTH ALBANY BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 616 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, NY, 12204 |
(518) 427-4300
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TROY L&D, NY US, located 7.5 miles from Rensselaer city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2° | 16.9° | 25.5° | 2.65" | — |
| February | 37.1° | 18.2° | 27.7° | 2.43" | — |
| March | 46.0° | 26.2° | 36.1° | 2.91" | — |
| April | 60.2° | 37.7° | 48.9° | 3.09" | — |
| May | 72.5° | 49.3° | 60.9° | 3.79" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 59.0° | 69.7° | 4.61" | — |
| July | 85.6° | 64.1° | 74.9° | 4.64" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 62.2° | 73.1° | 3.92" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 54.4° | 65.8° | 3.83" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 43.2° | 53.4° | 4.23" | — |
| November | 51.0° | 33.2° | 42.1° | 2.84" | — |
| December | 39.7° | 24.7° | 32.2° | 3.15" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Rensselaer city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hampton Manor CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Menands village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Albany city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| East Greenbush CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Loudonville CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3608361148. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.