As of 2012, Rensselaer's population is 5,859 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.73 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Rensselaer is $116,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.86 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Rensselaer's cost of living is 7.00% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Rensselaer public schools spend $4,325 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.9 students per teacher in Rensselaer. --------------------The unemployment rate in Rensselaer is 8.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rensselaer jobs have Decreased by 1.10 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Rensselaer's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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