There are 20 independent living communities serving Rensselaer, New York. This includes 1 community in Rensselaer and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in New York range from around $22 up to $191 per day, with an average cost running around $68. The per month expense averages about $2,026 and ranges between $669 and $5,727. Yearly, the average cost is about $24,312, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Rensselaer typically range from about $639 per month to $3,080 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,370 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $28,438.
Rensselaer is a small city in New York. It is located in Rensselaer County and is included in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. The encompassing metro area contains 695,952 residents, but there are 20,555 residing within the city limits. People who are 55 and over represent 27% of the community.
Rensselaer has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's mean household income is $59,000 ($32,000 per capita), compared to an average of $62,000 for the whole of New York. The mean home price in Rensselaer is $253,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $328,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.54%.
Rensselaer has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Rensselaer has moderate air quality ratings.