Market insights · New York
Rensselaer County, NY: growth, migration and housing
Rensselaer County has 160,510 residents, down 0.2% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,843 households moved in and 4,831 moved out (+12 net), while a net $22.9M of income left. Median household income is $87,915, the median home $258,400 and median rent $1,217 a month.
In New York: 24th of 62 counties for 5-year population growth · 14th of 62 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 11th of 62 counties for median household income · 21st of 62 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rensselaer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County, NY | 1,588 | $97.1M |
| Saratoga County, NY | 488 | $29.3M |
| Schenectady County, NY | 278 | $14.1M |
| Columbia County, NY | 193 | $10.7M |
| Washington County, NY | 88 | $4.8M |
| Dutchess County, NY | 79 | $4.9M |
| Kings County, NY | 70 | $3.3M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 62 | $3.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rensselaer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County, NY | 1,557 | $88.1M |
| Saratoga County, NY | 616 | $41.5M |
| Schenectady County, NY | 273 | $16.2M |
| Columbia County, NY | 98 | $5.6M |
| Washington County, NY | 55 | $2.7M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 54 | $4.3M |
| Kings County, NY | 52 | $2.4M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 51 | $4.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.