How long is the commute from Rensselaer, NY?
Workers who live in Rensselaer, NY take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in Rensselaer get to work
| Means of transportation | Rensselaer | Rensselaer County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±5.6 points) | 72.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±2.3 points) | 2.4% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±4.7 points) | 14.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Rensselaer, the average commute is not measurably different from Rensselaer County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rensselaer, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Rensselaer County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rensselaer County, Rensselaer ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 734 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rensselaer
| Vehicles available | Rensselaer | Rensselaer County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±4.6 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±5.2 points) | 37.2% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±5.8 points) | 36.8% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.3% (±3.9 points) | 16.2% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Rensselaer, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rensselaer County (9.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rensselaer
| Rensselaer | Rensselaer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±4.7 points) | 14.0% (±1.0 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rensselaer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rensselaer County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rensselaer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer | — | 22.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Hampton Manor | 1.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 3.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of East Greenbush | 3.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 3.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of North Greenbush | 3.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenbush (community) | 3.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Loudonville | 4.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Roessleville | 4.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rensselaer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Town of Stephentown | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Town of Brunswick | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Town of Schaghticoke | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Town of Poestenkill | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Town of Sand Lake | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Town of Schodack | 24.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Rensselaer | 22.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Town of North Greenbush | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Troy | 21.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of East Greenbush | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Rensselaer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rensselaer
How long is the average commute in Rensselaer?
Workers who live in Rensselaer, NY take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rensselaer without a car?
15.9% of households in Rensselaer have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rensselaer?
14.2% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Rensselaer worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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