Living in Rensselaer Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rensselaer Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Rensselaer Falls has 483 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $82,109 (4% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $87,100, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Rensselaer Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rensselaer Falls at a glance
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $82,109State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $87,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rensselaer Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rensselaer Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rensselaer Falls the median home value is $87,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Rensselaer Falls median household income
The median household income in Rensselaer Falls is $82,109 and the income per person is $32,865. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rensselaer Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.97
Rensselaer Falls demographics
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rensselaer Falls ›
Education in Rensselaer Falls
40% of adults 25 and older in Rensselaer Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rensselaer Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Rensselaer Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| Heuvelton | 546 | $63,542 | $99,800 | $775 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Canton | 7,167 | $62,054 | $183,800 | $796 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Ogdensburg | 9,455 | $61,824 | $85,400 | $778 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Morristown | 384 | $78,750 | $163,600 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Rensselaer Falls, NY?
The median household income in Rensselaer Falls is $82,109, 4% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rensselaer Falls?
The median home value in Rensselaer Falls is $87,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rensselaer Falls?
The median gross rent in Rensselaer Falls is $1,038 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Rensselaer Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Rensselaer Falls?
The median age in Rensselaer Falls is 37.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rensselaer Falls?
The average commute to work in Rensselaer Falls is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rensselaer Falls?
The unemployment rate in Rensselaer Falls is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rensselaer Falls?
40% of adults in Rensselaer Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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