How many renters in Rensselaer, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.7% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Rensselaer, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.7% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.8% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.3% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rensselaer
| Share of income spent on rent | Rensselaer | Rensselaer County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±6.3 points) | 14.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±5.2 points) | 14.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.8% (±7.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±7.2 points) | 11.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.8% (±7.5 points) | 38.8% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Rensselaer against Rensselaer County, its state and the nation
| Rensselaer | Rensselaer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.7% (±9.0 points) | 47.5% (±3.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.8% (±7.5 points) | 38.8% (±3.0 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.3% (±2.6 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,146 (±$13,293) | $48,621 (±$5,500) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,219 (±$117) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rensselaer, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Rensselaer County (47.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Rensselaer County, Rensselaer ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 690 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Rensselaer
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer | — | 36.7% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Hampton Manor | 1.7 mi | 42.5% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 3.2 mi | 34.7% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of East Greenbush | 3.3 mi | 56.1% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Albany | 3.6 mi | 51.4% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Town of North Greenbush | 3.7 mi | 39.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenbush (community) | 3.8 mi | 62.9% (±14.7 points) | Higher |
| Loudonville | 4.7 mi | 50.3% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roessleville | 4.8 mi | 30.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of East Greenbush, NY (56.1%), Albany, NY (51.4%), East Greenbush (community), NY (62.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Rensselaer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Troy | 52.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Pittstown | 49.5% (±42.4 points) |
| 5 | Town of Petersburgh | 43.2% (±59.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Poestenkill | 43.1% (±40.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Hoosick | 43.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of North Greenbush | 39.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Rensselaer | 36.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Nassau | 36.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Stephentown | 36.3% (±34.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Brunswick | 26.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Schaghticoke | 26.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 14 | Town of Sand Lake | 23.7% (±18.5 points) |
| 15 | Town of Berlin | 19.7% (±30.6 points) |
Showing 13 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
Are renters in Rensselaer rent-burdened?
36.7% of renting households in Rensselaer pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Rensselaer spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rensselaer, NY spends 25.3% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer city, Rensselaer County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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