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Rensselaer County
City in New York, United States
Overview
Rensselaer County blends historical charm with scenic natural beauty along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Troy anchors the cultural scene, while surrounding towns offer suburban comfort and rural tranquility. The region is well-regarded for its historic sites, lively markets, and easy access to Albany.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
161,130
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.71°, -73.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,830
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1196 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALB
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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