Economy & Jobs — Rensselaer, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,080 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,125 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 121 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 113 |
| Auto Repair | 62 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Physician Offices | 52 |
| Child Day Care | 47 |
| Dental Offices | 43 |
| Coffee Shops | 41 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Law Offices | 34 |
| Grocery Stores | 32 |
| Convenience Stores | 27 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Liquor Stores | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
