USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Rensselaer, New York

 
90.8% of Rensselaer County is eligible for a USDA home loan.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rensselaer county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 21.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 1.72%. The overall influence score for Rensselaer is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Rensselaer, New York with a blue border. Regions of New York that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of New York. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Albany is 39 kilometers to the west, Schenectady is 46 kilometers to the west and Columbia is 52 kilometers to the south.
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Rensselaer County is located in eastern New York and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2019, the population of Rensselaer County was 159,429, with a median age of 40.3. The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

The median household income in Rensselaer County was $62,988 in 2018 and the median home value was $196,400 in 2019. The poverty rate was 9.7%.

The cost of living in Rensselaer County is higher than the national average, but residents benefit from a lower than average unemployment rate and an above-average median household income. The county has a variety of housing options ranging from rural areas to suburban neighborhoods to urban cityscapes.

Rensselaer, New York

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with New York USDA program details you can also contact:

The New York State Office, located in Syracuse, NY, administers USDA Rural Development programs through ten area offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

USDA Rural Development
New York State Office
441 S. Salina St, Suite 357
Syracuse, NY 13202
Main Telephone Number: (315) 477-6400 Ext. 4
TDD/Voice Number: 711
TTY/TDD Only: 315.477.6447

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