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Living in Rensselaer

The city had 4 schools in 2026. For Rensselaer, owner occupation was 63.4%, and the vacancy rate was 9.6% in July 2026. The population of Rensselaer, in the United States, was 5,573 in July 2026. There were 13 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population5,681people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,302EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent822.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.79%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rensselaer?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$936 per month, while the median home value was US$153,800 in July 2026. 37.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Rensselaer recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$936/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,488 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)835.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent822.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Rensselaer a good place to live?

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–70%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–70%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–72%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 502 of 5,681 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$60,331 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rensselaer is 5.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,331 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,302 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate5.79 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Rensselaer?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,232of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €835
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,232
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rensselaer. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rensselaer. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents13 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,986 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rensselaer when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRensselaer highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rensselaer highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Rensselaer1,040
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents206.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.29 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportRNZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rensselaer. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 8.94 · Apr 16.17 · May 22.39 · Jun 27.44 · Jul 28.83 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 25.11 · Oct 17.83 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 2.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127298 (RENSSELAER WWTP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.83 · Feb -7.06 · Mar -1.83 · Apr 3.83 · May 10.33 · Jun 15.78 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16.22 · Sep 11.78 · Oct 5.17 · Nov -0.389 · Dec -5.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127298 (RENSSELAER WWTP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.44 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 3.56 · Apr 10 · May 16.39 · Jun 21.61 · Jul 23.11 · Aug 22.11 · Sep 18.44 · Oct 11.5 · Nov 4.56 · Dec -1.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.17 · Feb 45.21 · Mar 67.56 · Apr 88.39 · May 101.9 · Jun 123.7 · Jul 122.4 · Aug 84.58 · Sep 77.47 · Oct 76.71 · Nov 64.52 · Dec 53.59 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127267 (REMINGTON 2NNW)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading130.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.16 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation835.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Joliet ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.66 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents502 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density306.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,681 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value153,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate63.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad9.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance10.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available97.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,513 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans85.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Rensselaer

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Rensselaer alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 795 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 5,681 Rensselaer+780%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €2,302 Rensselaer+58%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 5.8% Rensselaer−58%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 3.0 km Rensselaer+67%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 7.7% Rensselaer−11%
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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Rensselaer?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Rensselaer?

The unemployment rate is 5.79 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Rensselaer?

The published population is 5,681 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Rensselaer?

502 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Rensselaer a good place to live?

Rensselaer may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127267 (REMINGTON 2NNW) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127298 (RENSSELAER WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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