In Rensselaer, New York, the median home price is $331,923, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $87,915; the population is 160,332; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 186.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rensselaer at a glance
Population
160,332
Median Household Income
$87,915
Typical Home Value
$331,923
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
186.9
Avg Commute Time
24.0
About Rensselaer
Rensselaer has a population of 160,332. The median home value is $331,923, 48% below the New York median. Median household income is $87,915 (2% above the New York median). The most populated towns are Troy, East Greenbush, and North Greenbush.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Rensselaer
16 towns, by population.
- Troy51,033 pop.
- East Greenbush16,687 pop.
- North Greenbush13,297 pop.
- Schodack12,933 pop.
- Brunswick12,524 pop.
- Rensselaer9,287 pop.
- Sand Lake8,326 pop.
- Schaghticoke7,359 pop.
- Hoosick6,671 pop.
- Pittstown5,474 pop.
- Nassau4,511 pop.
- Poestenkill4,327 pop.
- Stephentown2,774 pop.
- Berlin1,960 pop.
- Grafton1,859 pop.
- Petersburgh1,310 pop.
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Rensselaer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rensselaer?
- Rensselaer has a population of 160,332 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rensselaer?
- The median home value in Rensselaer is $331,923. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rensselaer?
- Median household income in Rensselaer is $87,915 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rensselaer in?
- Rensselaer is in New York.
- How many towns are in Rensselaer?
- Rensselaer contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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