Cities & Towns in Rensselaer County, NY

Rensselaer County, county in New York, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 158,108 inhabitants. The county was created 233 years ago in 1791. Its county seat is Troy.

There are 1 city/town in Rensselaer County, NY. The largest city of Rensselaer County is Troy with a population of 48,804.

Troy
Troy

Troy, The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.

Situated on the east bank of the Hudson River, Rensselaer County contains a mix of small cities, suburbs, villages, and rural towns. The city of Troy serves as the county seat and is the largest municipality, home to around 50,000 residents. Once an industrial powerhouse, Troy has experienced a 21st century revival with the growth of technology companies and a thriving downtown.

The city of Rensselaer borders the Hudson River across from Albany. It is home to the popular Amtrak station that provides train service along the Northeast Corridor. The suburbs of East Greenbush and North Greenbush are located in the northern part of Rensselaer County close to the state capital.

Picturesque villages like Hoosick Falls, Nassau, and Castleton-on-Hudson dot the countryside, featuring historic architecture and small-town charm. Agricultural communities in the central and eastern parts of the county include Stephentown, Grafton, Berlin, and Petersburgh.

From the urban centers along the Hudson to the rolling rural hills and farmlands, Rensselaer County encapsulates the diverse landscapes of New York’s Capital Region. Its cities, suburbs, villages and towns each contribute to the heritage, culture and economy of this eastern New York county.

All Rensselaer County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rensselaer County.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z all
City Name Title Population
Troy The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. 48,804
0

County Cities on Map (1)

New York Counties (61)

Queens County (2,225,821) New York County (1,611,989) Suffolk County (1,474,273) Bronx County (1,401,142) Nassau County (1,351,334) Westchester County (965,802) Erie County (917,241) Monroe County (740,900) Richmond County (475,327) Onondaga County (459,214) Orange County (385,234) Rockland County (326,225) Albany County (303,654) Dutchess County (293,293) Saratoga County (230,298) Oneida County (227,346) Niagara County (208,396) Broome County (189,420) Ulster County (177,716) Rensselaer County (158,108) Schenectady County (155,358) Chautauqua County (126,032) Oswego County (116,346) St. Lawrence County (111,007) Ontario County (110,091) Jefferson County (108,095) Tompkins County (101,058) Putnam County (98,532) Steuben County (94,657) Wayne County (89,339) Chemung County (82,622) Clinton County (79,778) Cayuga County (76,029) Cattaraugus County (75,863) Sullivan County (75,802) Madison County (70,478) Warren County (63,756) Livingston County (62,398) Herkimer County (60,945) Washington County (60,606) Columbia County (59,534) Otsego County (58,701) Genesee County (56,994) Fulton County (52,812) Franklin County (49,965) Montgomery County (49,170) Tioga County (47,904) Greene County (47,177) Cortland County (47,173) Chenango County (46,730) Allegany County (45,587) Delaware County (43,938) Orleans County (39,978) Wyoming County (39,465) Essex County (36,891) Seneca County (33,991) Schoharie County (31,132) Lewis County (26,187) Yates County (24,780) Schuyler County (17,685) Hamilton County (4,345)