Housing by town in Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County, New York has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,217 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $973 in 2015–2019 (+25.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of North Greenbush has the highest median gross rent ($1,731) and the Town of Stephentown the lowest ($772).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,217 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 35.2%
- Median household income
- $87,915
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Rensselaer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer | $1,219 | 56.7% | $70,080 | $208,900 | $4,328 |
| Town of Berlin | $1,160 | 20.0% | $80,313 | $214,600 | $3,518 |
| Town of Brunswick | $1,427 | 21.1% | $107,350 | $285,600 | $5,147 |
| Town of East Greenbush | $1,643 | 24.9% | $105,111 | $291,500 | $6,474 |
| Town of Grafton | $1,112 | 6.4% | $100,809 | $216,800 | $3,452 |
| Town of Hoosick | $881 | 25.9% | $63,372 | $177,200 | $4,071 |
| Town of Nassau | $1,213 | 24.3% | $93,159 | $263,300 | $5,518 |
| Town of North Greenbush | $1,731 | 25.5% | $117,372 | $339,800 | $5,833 |
| Town of Petersburgh | $1,100 | 9.1% | $77,692 | $170,300 | $3,223 |
| Town of Pittstown | $1,176 | 6.8% | $92,098 | $256,800 | $5,091 |
| Town of Poestenkill | $1,294 | 14.5% | $126,250 | $303,700 | $5,998 |
| Town of Sand Lake | $1,033 | 14.8% | $120,089 | $336,200 | $6,341 |
| Town of Schaghticoke | $901 | 9.3% | $107,083 | $260,200 | $4,812 |
| Town of Schodack | $1,273 | 13.6% | $108,074 | $302,100 | $6,301 |
| Town of Stephentown | $772 | 16.2% | $88,617 | $208,800 | $3,615 |
| Troy | $1,175 | 62.6% | $58,477 | $206,500 | $4,749 |
Villages and places inside a township in Rensselaer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Castleton-on-Hudson | $1,166 | 35.7% | $52,056 | $222,600 | $5,762 |
| Village of East Nassau | $1,318 | 23.0% | $77,813 | $225,000 | $3,597 |
| Village of Hoosick Falls | $867 | 36.3% | $48,214 | $154,600 | $3,740 |
| Village of Nassau | $1,073 | 38.0% | $84,781 | $239,200 | $5,089 |
| Village of Schaghticoke | $800 | 32.2% | $54,643 | $185,300 | $3,641 |
| Village of Valley Falls | $1,125 | 36.8% | $87,143 | $203,300 | $3,980 |
Unincorporated communities in Rensselaer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averill Park | $1,656 | 9.0% | $117,946 | $273,300 | $5,526 |
| East Greenbush (community) | $1,753 | 35.7% | $118,393 | $303,400 | $7,132 |
| Hampton Manor | $1,188 | 16.4% | $98,364 | $239,400 | $5,803 |
| West Sand Lake | $831 | 12.1% | $121,250 | $315,800 | $6,022 |
| Wynantskill | $1,200 | 17.0% | $108,558 | $293,400 | $5,470 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,900 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 2 people | $29,600 | $49,250 | $78,800 |
| 3 people | $33,300 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 4 people | $36,950 | $61,550 | $98,500 |
| 5 people | $39,950 | $66,500 | $106,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,400 | $114,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,350 | $122,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,250 | $130,050 |
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Crime reported to police in Rensselaer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 386 | 241 | 2,484 | 1,551 | 160,155 | 8 of 8 |
| 2024 | 300 | 184 | 2,135 | 1,313 | 162,602 | 8 of 8 |
| 2025 | 215 | 135 | 1,800 | 1,132 | 159,078 | 7 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rensselaer County recorded 215 violent and 1,800 property crimes, 135 and 1,132 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Rensselaer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office | 55,942 | 3 | 120 |
| Troy Police Department | 51,004 | 176 | 1,176 |
| East Greenbush Town Police Department | 16,600 | 5 | 247 |
| North Greenbush Town Police Department | 13,497 | 11 | 143 |
| Schodack Town Police Department | 11,431 | 4 | 18 |
| Rensselaer City Police Department | 9,516 | 16 | 87 |
| Hoosick Falls Village Police Department | 3,187 | — | — |
| Nassau Village Police Department | 1,088 | 0 | 9 |
ZIP codes in Rensselaer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12180 | 53,479 | $1,232 | $244,400 | $75,851 | 52.1% |
| 12144 | 22,111 | $1,366 | $249,700 | $90,738 | 41.0% |
| 12182 | 14,867 | $994 | $212,600 | $56,984 | 48.4% |
| 12061 | 9,854 | $1,800 | $343,800 | $110,962 | 26.6% |
| 12033 | 7,932 | $1,292 | $288,700 | $98,569 | 18.8% |
| 12018 | 7,422 | $1,485 | $345,200 | $126,620 | 16.3% |
| 12198 | 6,796 | $1,216 | $285,100 | $113,083 | 19.7% |
| 12090 | 5,482 | $856 | $173,800 | $68,056 | 25.4% |
| 12123 | 4,457 | $1,023 | $297,000 | $108,878 | 17.5% |
| 12196 | 3,880 | $1,000 | $317,300 | $110,889 | 15.4% |
| 12154 | 2,777 | $821 | $251,300 | $106,136 | 9.7% |
| 12138 | 2,695 | $1,125 | $191,900 | $75,833 | 9.4% |
| 12094 | 2,656 | — | $260,900 | $92,266 | 0.0% |
| 12121 | 2,280 | — | $297,400 | $100,461 | 0.0% |
| 12052 | 1,915 | $1,178 | $243,500 | $118,424 | 7.9% |
| 12168 | 1,752 | $618 | $204,100 | $88,830 | 11.6% |
| 12185 | 1,709 | $1,098 | $210,900 | $110,625 | 17.7% |
| 12062 | 1,650 | $1,356 | $249,600 | $87,679 | 13.0% |
| 12140 | 1,512 | — | $301,600 | $138,393 | 3.2% |
| 12022 | 1,120 | $1,117 | $208,100 | $96,875 | 23.2% |
| 12156 | 808 | $1,075 | $242,000 | $108,274 | 15.7% |
| 12153 | 669 | — | $291,700 | $89,861 | 1.9% |
| 12063 | 665 | — | $299,100 | $90,855 | 0.0% |
| 12169 | 417 | $782 | $210,000 | $43,936 | 33.3% |
| 12040 | 27 | — | $309,100 | $57,955 | 0.0% |
| 12082 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Rensselaer County
What is the crime rate in Rensselaer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rensselaer County recorded 135 violent and 1,132 property crimes per 100,000 residents (215 violent and 1,800 property crimes in all).
Which place in Rensselaer County has the highest rent?
the Town of North Greenbush has the highest median gross rent, $1,731 (±$167) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Rensselaer County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Stephentown has the lowest median gross rent, $772 (±$257) a month.
What is the median rent in Rensselaer County, New York?
The median gross rent in Rensselaer County is $1,217 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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