Rensselaer, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,726 housing units in Rensselaer.
This represents a 2% growth from 3,652 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,726 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Rensselaer is about 49.1%.
Rensselaer's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.7%.
Average household size is 2.28 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Rensselaer were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.60% |
| One Bedroom | 18.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $83,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $73,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $439 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57.60% |
| Debt Free | 32.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.2% |
