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.
Midwest
Rensselaer
Jasper County, IN
Population
5,330
Walk Score
71 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$871
Median home value
$129,100
Platted
1839
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Rensselaer Courthouse Square Historic District · listed 2012
Notable landmarks
- Halleck, Charles, Student Center · listed 2016
- Jasper County Courthouse · listed 1983
- Nowels, David & Sarah, House · listed 2023
- Parker, Oren F. and Adelia, House · listed 2014
- Rank, Hugh and Leona, House · listed 2016
- Rensselaer Carnegie Library · listed 1994
- Schwietermann Hall · listed 2016
- St. Joseph Indian Normal School · listed 1973
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