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Rensselaer

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Indiana
  • 11 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Rensselaer is a town in Indiana with a population of 5,757. Rensselaer is in Jasper County. Living in Rensselaer offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rensselaer there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Rensselaer and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Rensselaer are above average.
    Population
    5,757
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $718
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      137.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      51.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      515.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,972.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%
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    Working in Rensselaer

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,394
    National
    $55,322
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    Rensselaer Reviews

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    Rensselaer is a simplistic small town in Northwest Indiana. Many people compare my small town to a Mayberry, everyone knows everyone. It's quite quaint and very quiet.
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    Rensselaer is a small town. Overall my experience in Rensselaer has been nevgitive. I’ve lived in this town for 6 years and each year I see more and more criminal activity. Drugs, more specifically meth, has become a huge problem for Rensselaer.
    Rensselaer is a small cornfield of a town. It's full of conservative religious people but there is a strong sense of community here. Everyone loves to be involved. The local restaurants aren't so bad and the elementary schools (there are two) are top notch, I would avoid the middle and high school at all costs. The town is right along I-65 and this keeps the town alive. I would raise my kids here then move away as soon as they end their primary education.
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