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Population:7,783
Pop. Change:0%
State: New York
Metro Area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
County: Rensselaer County
City:Rensselaer
Zip Code:12144
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Rensselaer, New York

As of 2011, Rensselaer's population is 7,783 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.22 percent.

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The median home cost in Rensselaer is $131,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rensselaer's cost of living is 0.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Rensselaer public schools spend $11,034 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11 students per teacher in Rensselaer.

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The unemployment rate in Rensselaer is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rensselaer jobs have Decreased by 2.37 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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