Rensselaer County

NY · Pop. 156,946 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Rensselaer County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 156,946.

$/Acre: $9,477

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 134.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index109.8

Median Household Income$44,401

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,477

Median Home Price$631K

Acres for Sale4432

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,131 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505

Property Crime /100K665

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak