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Rensselaer County, NY Housing Market

$329,236

6.2% 1-yr

The average Rensselaer County, NY home value is $329,236, up 6.2% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 10 days. (Updated on )

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Rensselaer County Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $329,236

1-Year Value Change: +6.2%

(Data through August 31, 2026)

Rensselaer County Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 350 ()
New Listings: 143 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 1.022 ()
Median Sale Price: $312,500 ()
Median List Price: $342,967 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 63.0% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 24.1% ()
Median Days to Pending: 10 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
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Rensselaer County Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: $1,556 ()
National Average Rent: $1,948 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: 2% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 5.8% ()
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The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are current home values in Rensselaer County, NY?

    The median home value in Rensselaer County, NY is $329,236 as of August 2026. This represents a 0.2% increase compared to last month and a 6.2% increase year-over-year.

  • How do home values in Rensselaer County, NY compare to New York and the national average?

    The median home value in Rensselaer County, NY ($329,236) compares to New York ($526,714) and the U.S. national median ($368,697).

  • What are the top cities in Rensselaer County, NY by home value?

    The cities with the highest median home values in Rensselaer County, NY include: West Sand Lake ($415,886), Averill Park ($399,821), Castleton-on-Hudson ($378,020), Schaghticoke ($360,491), Wynantskill ($357,005). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.

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