Rensselaer County, New York: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Rensselaer County is worth $244,300, property taxes on it run about $5,357 a year (2.19%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $975 in transfer tax plus $1,736 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $244,300 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $5,357 a year, 2.19% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $975 | New York transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,335 owner's + $401 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $2,711 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $123,100; low-income limit $98,500 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Rensselaer County?
The median owner-occupied home in Rensselaer County is valued at $244,300, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Rensselaer County?
The median Rensselaer County homeowner pays $5,357 a year in real estate taxes, about 2.19% of the median home value ($5,767 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Rensselaer County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Rensselaer County?
On the $244,300 median home: transfer tax $975, title insurance $1,736 for both policies, about $2,711 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Rensselaer County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Rensselaer County (Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA) is $123,100. A family of four counts as low income below $98,500 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby New York counties
- Otsego County $175,900
- Putnam County $448,000
- Queens County $723,800
- Richmond County $658,500
- Rockland County $564,200
- Saratoga County $324,800
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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