A town of 5,573, settled in 1839. A typical home worth about $254K.
The 3 things Rensselaer does most differently from other towns.
c. 1930 · Our dream, a fine new church (71339)6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
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Ordered by what stands out in Rensselaer. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Rensselaer home is worth about $254,000, up 4.3% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home.
About one in 3 of Rensselaer’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (5%), Marion (5%) and Remington (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
1.4 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brook Side Park | 0.7 mi | 25 |
| 2. Jasper County Fairgrounds | — | 58 |
| 3. Foundation Park | — | 6 |
Rensselaer tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Rensselaer has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
8 places in Rensselaer on the National Register of Historic Places.
15 notable people were born in Rensselaer.
City in Indiana, United States
Rensselaer is a city located along the Iroquois River in Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,733 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 5,859 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Jasper County. Saint Joseph's College is located just south of the city limits.
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