Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 5,417
Population Density 1,867 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 2,842
Male Population 2,575
Median Age 36.27 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 81%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SAWYER COLLEGE
Distance to SAWYER COLLEGE 37 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE
Distance to SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE 2 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 2,345
Family Households 1,520
Average Family Size 2.82
Average Household Income $51,314
Median Household Income $41,978
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 81%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.18
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.18
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.15
Murder Risk (County) 0.19
Rape Risk (County) 0.28
Robbery Risk 0.04
Assault Risk (County) 0.17
Property Risk (County) 0.18
Burglary Risk (County) 0.12
Larceny Risk (County) 0.29
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.12

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84.5° F
Average January Low Temperature 14.4° F
Annual Precipitation 38.37 inches
Air Pollution Index 112% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Distance to PURDUE UNIVERSITY 38 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX 67 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5902 E WASHINGTON ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
RENSSELAER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 81106 BOMBER BLVD, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
RENSSELAER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121106 E GRACE ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
MONNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 3615 W GROVE ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOLK - 5328 N MCKINLEY ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSALLIANCE BANK501 S COLLEGE AVE RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSDEMOTTE STATE BANK211 W DREXEL PKWY RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK201 N VAN RENSSELAER ST RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSKENTLAND BANK810 S COLLEGE AVE RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSLAFAYETTE BANK & TRUST CO200 W WASHINGTON ST RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK125 S CULLEN ST RENSSELAER, IN 47978
BANKSRENSSELAER BANKING CTR810 S COLLEGE AVE RENSSELAER, IN 47978
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGEUS HWY 231 RENSSELAER, IN 47978
GOLFCURTIS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB PRO5385 S 1080 W RENSSELAER, IN 47978
HOSPITALSJASPER COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME1104 E GRACE ST RENSSELAER, IN 47978
HOSPITALSSOUTHBEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION1104 E GRACE ST RENSSELAER, IN 47978
HOSPITALSWABASH VALLEY HOSPITAL INC131 W DREXEL PKWY RENSSELAER, IN 47978



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
47978168$114,365$133,362
Displaying 1-7 of 7 in $5-200k range
Beautiful home in the country. 2x6 construction. Six panel doors, hardwood floors, huge master bath w/walk in closet, separate shower, whirlpool tub. Tray ceilings in all rooms. 9ft ceilings. Kitchen has abundance of rich Maple cabinets, island with seating. Let the kids play in the spacious yard. Landscaped 3/4 acre yard. Dog run & kitchen pan rack do not stay.
 397 East 550 North
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$194,900

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY! This terrific ranch home features a spacious great room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, eat in kitchen, sun room with tray ceiling and French doors, two bedrooms, two baths, mud room with laundry, storage shed, and detached garage with ATTACHED APARTMENT! Bring the family there is plenty of room for everyone. With over five acres, dirtbiking, atv riding, volleyball or football are just a few recreational options to entertain the family!
 4381 North 231
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$189,500

WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY! THIS TERRIFIC RANCH HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM W/CATHEDRAL CEILING, STONE FIREPLACE, EAT IN KITCHEN, SUN ROOM W/ TRAY CEILING & FRENCH DOORS, TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS, MUD ROOM W/LAUNDRY, STORAGE SHED, AND DETACHED GARAGE W/ATTACHED APARTMENT! THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE! WITH OVER FIVE ACRES, DIRTBIKING, ATV
 4381 N US HIGHWAY 231 ST
 RENSSELAER, IN 47978
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$189,500

2 story on country setting, 6 panel doors. Attached garage. 24 x 28. Attic storage. Nice yard. Country setting, covered porch, 2-story. Good size rooms
 4480 North 250 East
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$168,000

Ranch with full finished basement setting on 2 acres. Priced reduced, now the pole barn does not stay. Possible 4 bedroom, eat-in kitchen with island, lg living room, rec room in basement. Attached 2+ car garage.
 6635 North 200 West
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$154,900

Ranch home on 3 acres with 40x80 pole barn
 170 e state rd 14
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$105,900

Doll house, ready to move into & enjoy! 13x9 bathroom, 2 seater shower, whirlpool tub, linen cabinet, nicely remodeled, updated & tastefully decorated. Concrete crawl space. Intercom surround sound not connected. Crawl access is in small bedroom.. Crawl space is in large bedroom.
 4532 North 250 East
 Rensselaer, IN 47978
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$99,900


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