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Rensselaer, New York

city · Rensselaer County

At a glance

9,287
Population
$208,900
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$321,969
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,219/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$70,080
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
1.72%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates26.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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