Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer is a city of 9,287 people in Rensselaer County, New York, founded in 1630.
Why visit Rensselaer
Townapedia lists 159 museums and landmarks, 80 parks and trails, 207 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Albany County Farmers Market, Empire State Plaza Farmers Market, Lincoln Park and Ten Broeck Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Rensselaer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rensselaer
Rensselaer (), locally, () is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the east side of the Hudson River, opposite Albany and on the western border of Rensselaer County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 9,210.
From the Wikipedia article Rensselaer, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks159
Lincoln Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Urban park in Albany, New York, United States
Ten Broeck Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic American mansion in Albany, New York
33 Ten Broeck Place, Albany
Abrams Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Demolished commercial building in Albany, New York
Albany City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Town hall in Albany, New York
24 Eagle Street, Albany
Albany Pump Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Water pumping station in Albany, New York
19 Quackenbush Square, Albany
Beverwyck Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
75 Saint Francis Place, Rensselaer
Church of the Holy Innocents
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Church building in Albany, United States of America
275 North Pearl Street, Albany
Fort Crailo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Fort in Rensselaer, New York
9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer
Fort Orange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
Old Albany Academy Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Memorial in Albany, New York, USA
12 Elk Street, Albany
Old Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Albany, New York, USA
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Palace Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Theater and movie theater in Albany, New York, United States
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany
147 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds80
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Park · 1.6 mi
Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
195 Washington Avenue, Albany
68 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes207
Aashiana
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
31 Central Avenue, Albany
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-15:00
Jewel of India on Lark
Restaurant · Indian · 1.8 mi
187 Lark Street, Albany
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Mamoun's Restaurant
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.8 mi
206 Washington Avenue, Albany
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
Skinny Pancake
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.2 mi
1 Steuben Street, Albany
Th-Su 08:00-20:00; Mo-We 08:00-15:00
The Spinning Gyro
Restaurant · Turkish, Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
38 South Pearl Street, Albany
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 13:00-20:30
195 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Capital Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
110 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Greenbush(Albany-Skyline)
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
8 Empire Drive, East Greenbush
Churches and places of worship47
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
125 Eagle Street, Albany
Historic Saint Mary's Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
14 Lodge Street, Albany
Church of Saint Mary at Clinton Heights
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
163 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer
Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
54 Herrick Street, Rensselaer
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 1.3 mi
99 State Street, Albany
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
37 Walter Street, Albany
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
138 Second Street, Albany
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
School · 2.4 mi
19 Hackett Blvd, Albany
Healthcare10
St. Peter's Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
326 South Pearl Street, Albany
Map of Rensselaer
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troy L&D Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rensselaer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Hampton Manor 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Menands 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Albany 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- East Greenbush 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Loudonville 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Roessleville 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Watervliet 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Troy 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Latham 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Colonie 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NY9JNorthernJunction, Airtuna08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- A view of Rensselaerville Manufactory. (3990647900), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Rensselaer Public Library, Legoktm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AlbanyNewYorkfromRensselaer, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amtrak 514 with the Maple Leaf at Albany–Rensselaer station, March 2019, Charles Fulton, CC BY 2.0
- Van-rensselaer-agent-house, Nfgusedautoparts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amtrak P32DM-DC Maple Leaf at Albany-Rensselaer, ViaAmtrakGuy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albany–Rensselaer 5, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 4, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 6, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 8, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 7, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 3, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 9, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer 2, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany–Rensselaer, Daniel Mietchen, CC0
- Albany-Rensselaer Rail Station at 12-20-2022, RPI2026F1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Layover at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station, Rensselaer, New York - 20220615, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New track at Albany Rensselaer station, April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overpass interior at Albany Rensselaer station, April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platforms at Albany Rensselaer station, April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Empire Service train arriving at Albany Rensselaer station, April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rensselaer Train Station window showing Albany's Corning Tower - panoramio, ronmcc, CC BY 3.0
- Lincoln Park Albany, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- TenBroeckMansion, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Panorama 1, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Holy Innocents, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- PalaceTheater, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RensselaerNY BeverwyckManor, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walter Merchant House, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Crailo 2010, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Y.M.C.A. - Albany, NY, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlbanyNYCityHall, UpstateNYer, CC BY 3.0
- Old Post Office Albany Pano 2, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Albany Academy Building 2015, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Traction Company Albany, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albany Pump Station Panorama, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. P. Irwin Bank Building Oct 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, Upstate New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CathedralOfAllSaintsAlbany, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Westerlo Street, Albany, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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