Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Mug Shots
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
P.O.D
Coffee Shop
Bonobo cafe
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Jennings Landing
Theatre Arts
USS Slater
Attraction
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
Museum
Albany Firefighters Museum
Museum
Dutch Apple Cruises
Attraction
Irish American Heritage Museum
Museum
Albany Center Galleries
Art Gallery
Albany Center Gallery
Art Gallery
Savannah's
Nightclub
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
MVP Arena
Stadium
Fort Crailo
Museum
Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Capital Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ten Broeck Mansion
Museum
Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
Huck Finn's Playland
Theme Park
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Schuyler Mansion Museum
Museum
New York State Executive Mansion Tour
Attraction
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
Museum
Food and Drink (6) D-
Partition Wine and Liquors
Alcohol
Peterson's Place
Bar
Sliders Pizza
Fast Food
Parish Public House
Bar
Loch & Quay
Bar
Broadway Plaza Liquor
Alcohol
The Olde English Pub and Pantry
Bar
The Deli Mill
Fast Food
Pastanini
Fast Food
Sandwiches to Go
Fast Food
Far Shot
Bar
The Pearl Street Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cravings
Sweets
Banh Mi 47
Fast Food
Wizard Burger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hot Dog Charlies
Fast Food
Ming's Garden Chinese Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McGeary's
Bar
Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe
Bar
Soho Pita
Fast Food
The Yard
Bar
dp An American Brasserie
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Offshore Pier Restaurant & Fish Market
Seafood
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Rensselaer Waterfront Esplanade
Park
Central Park
Park
Hollow Park
Park
Rensselaer Waterfront Esplanade
Park
Walter S. Pratt Memorial Playground
Park
Plum Street Park
Park
Tracy Street Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Huyck Memorial Park
Park
Corning City Preserve
Park
SUNY Administration Plaza
Park
Hilton Industrial Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Tricentennial Park
Park
Quakenbush Square
Park
Jim DiNapoli Park
Park
Wallenburg Park
Park
Wallenburg Park
Park
Federal Park
Park
Federal Park
Park
Clinton Square
Park
Federal Plaza
Park
Ten Eyck Plaza
Park
Coyne Field
Park
Crailo State Historic Site
Park
Shops (6) C+
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
The Deli on Broadway
Convenience Store
Capital View Deli
Convenience Store
Frair Tuck
Convenience Store
Zappala's Hardware
Home Improvement
Handy Andy's
Convenience Store
Capital Book Store
Books
Fort Orange General Store
Gift Shop
Olive & June Floral Company
Florist
Coulson's News & Deli
Convenience Store
Mens Room
Hairdresser
The Enchanted Florist
Florist
Van Dyk Store
Convenience Store
Lodge's
Clothing
Truman Jewelers
Fashion
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Young, Fresh & Fly, Inc.
Clothing
Stella Del Mare
Convenience Store
Hoda Food & Grocery
Convenience Store
Madison Mart
Convenience Store
Ida Yarbrough Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Albany Office Interiors
Furniture
Huck Finn's Warehouse
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Rensselaer.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Rensselaer Rail Station
Bus Stop
Albany-Rensselaer
Transit Station
Water St & Columbia St
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza
Bus Stop
Broadway & State St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Columbia St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Pine St
Bus Stop
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St
Bus Stop
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Shuttle bus stop
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Rensselaer is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D-

Rensselaer crime rates are 2,591 per 100k, which is 20% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,074 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
517 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Rensselaer is $56,347 - which is 7% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$56,347 D
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Rensselaer Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rensselaer Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Albany County Health Center
Clinic
Rensselaer North Station
Fire Station
South End Fire Department
Fire Station
Albany Police Division Number 2
Police
Whitney M Young Community Health Center
Clinic
Empire State Plaza New York State Police
Police
Emblem Health Family Dental
Dentist
Family Medical Group
Clinic
Saint Peter's Medical Imaging
Clinic
Albany Fire Department Arbor Hill
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Albany Dental Pros
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albany Police Department
Police
Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Clinic
Dr. Douglas Tucker, DMD
Dentist
All Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Adirondack Orthodontics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Rensselaer home prices are $155,200 - which is 46% lower than New York
Home Price
$155,200 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C-

The Rensselaer graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than New York
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (4) F
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
The Free School
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Red Mill School
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
William S Hackett Middle School
North Albany Academy
North Albany Academy Middle School
Albany Community Charter School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
West Hill Middle School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Delaware Community School
Doane Stuart School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Menands School
La Salle School
Albany School Of Humanities
High Schools (2) F
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Bishop Maginn High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Doane Stuart School
Columbia High School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
La Salle School
Albany High School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
St Anne Institute
Mt Moriah Academy
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ratings F

Rensselaer has an overall rating of 22% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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  • Rensselaer has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rensselaer crime rates are 20% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Rensselaer is 16% lower than the New York average

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Would not live here and do not shop here 0.5 rating By eveonst ( Jun 17, 2017) I do not recommend this town. I'm tired of being preyed on by local and state police in this town. I have literally received a ticket for things like not putting a turn signal on to switch lanes on a country road when there is no other car on the road when I am returning from the ...Read More vet where I had my cat put down. I used to do all my shopping here. I am boycotting the whole town and all the shops. The authorities bilk money off local people to the extreme here. And the town is a total dump, so I do not know where the money is going. Probably to buy someone a beach house some place else. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rensselaer? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rensselaer Waterfront Esplanade
      Central Park
      Hollow Park
      Rensselaer Waterfront Esplanade
      Walter S. Pratt Memorial Playground
      Plum Street Park
      Tracy Street Park
      Riverfront Park

      Entertainment

      Jennings Landing
      USS Slater
      Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
      Albany Firefighters Museum
      Dutch Apple Cruises
      Irish American Heritage Museum
      Albany Center Galleries
      Albany Center Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Partition Wine and Liquors
      Peterson's Place
      Sliders Pizza
      Parish Public House
      Loch & Quay
      Broadway Plaza Liquor
      The Olde English Pub and Pantry
      The Deli Mill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rensselaer? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Rensselaer.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rensselaer? The cost of living in Rensselaer is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
      Rensselaer
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rensselaer? Rensselaer crime rates are 2,591, which are 20% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,591 per 100k people

      11% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      11% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Rensselaer? The median income in Rensselaer is $56,347 which is 7% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $56,3472% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,62119% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rensselaer a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Rensselaer home prices? Rensselaer home prices are $155,200 - which is 46% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $155,20016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9312% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      33% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Rensselaer have good schools? The Rensselaer graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Rensselaer a good place to live? Rensselaer has an overall rating of 22% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      22%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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