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Moving to Rensselaer, IL
$295,000Median listing price
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About Rensselaer
Rensselaer is the Jasper County seat, a classic small Midwestern county-seat town. Housing is affordable — historic homes near downtown, modest ranches, and newer builds on the edges.
Home prices in Rensselaer
The median listing price in Rensselaer is $295,000.
Top places in Rensselaer
- Jasper County Courthouse and the downtown square.
- Potawatomi Park.
- Downtown Rensselaer historic district.
- St. Joseph's College campus (landmark; closed 2017).
- Filson Park and the Iroquois River frontage.
- Rensselaer Public Library.
Commuting from Rensselaer
- No commuter rail; this is a car-commute market well south of the South Shore Line.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~1h45–2h (approximate; longer with traffic).
Rensselaer FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rensselaer, IL?
The median listing price in Rensselaer is $295,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rensselaer, IL?
No commuter rail; this is a car-commute market well south of the South Shore Line.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.