Couse / Hampton Park, NY

Is Rensselaer, NY (Couse / Hampton Park) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe46

Medium52

Low115

Other276

2 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police respond to a reported domestic incident at an apartment on Horizon View Drive in East Greenbush after a 911 hang-up. A female caller reported that a relative admitted to assaulting her and said she would wait outside for officers.	Horizon View Dr W Apt 12, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a male in his 50s with high blood pressure was reported near Jefferson Avenue at Living Resources. The person was conscious, alert, and breathing normally, and transport to Memorial was indicated.	Jefferson Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a male in his 50s with high blood pressure at The Living Resources near Jefferson Avenue. The patient was conscious, alert, and breathing normally, and was transported to Memorial.	Jefferson Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responding to a call at Hawthorne Ridge.	Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported at Hawthorne Ridge Assisted Living near Community Way involving a 93-year-old female who was alert and breathing. She was planned to be transported to Albany Medical Center.	Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported gas odor at a gas station on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush. A signal 10 was transmitted for the scene, but later checks reportedly showed no hazardous readings and the station was told to secure operations.	Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a reported gas odor at a gas station on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush and reported negative readings after checking multiple buildings. The scene and a nearby fire station were then secured.	Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in East Greenbush investigated a reported outdoor odor of natural gas and a possible propane leak at a gas station on Columbia Turnpike near Middlesex Road and Van Buren Avenue. A passerby at the pumps reported the smell and then left the area, and multiple fire units responded to check the tanks outside in the storage cage.	Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near Columbia Turnpike for a reported outdoor natural gas odor near a local business.	Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to a residence near Overlook Avenue for a 70-year-old male needing lift assistance.	Garner Rd apt b, Averill Park, NY 12018	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$356,006

Average Rent

$2,825

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Couse / Hampton Park is a rural neighborhood in Rensselaer, NY, featuring a high share of rowhouses and attached homes.

Most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses built between 1970 and the present.

RuralRowhousesRetiree-FriendlyDiverse Culture

Quick Facts

Rowhouse Share	28.9%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here is mostly owner-occupied single-family homes and townhomes, with a notable share of rowhouses.

Owner Occupied	Majority
Housing Type	Small to medium single-family homes, townhomes, and rowhouses
Built 1970-Present	Many residences

What buyers will notice right away

Nearly 29% of homes are rowhouses or attached, rare among U.S. neighborhoods.

Vacancy rate is moderate at 6%, near the national median.

Families & Lifestyle

Couse / Hampton Park is highly retiree-friendly and attracts urban sophisticates and college-educated seniors.

Rural setting with diverse housing including rowhouses

Strong retiree appeal with peaceful environment

Presence of college-educated seniors and urban sophisticates

Rowhouse Neighborhood — One of the highest shares of rowhouses in the U.S., adding charm and variety.

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 6.0% in New York

Demographics & Culture

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	69.6%
Income Rank	Higher than 77.0% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	11.8%
Foreign Born	12.4%
Top Languages	["English (84.4%)","Spanish","Chinese","Languages of India","Urdu (0.9%)"]
Top Ancestries	["Irish (19.0%)","German (17.5%)","Asian (13.2%)","Italian (10.6%)","Polish (6.7%)","Dutch (4.7%)","Norwegian (6.0%)"]