The FlatlandsNew Homes · Indiana

Jasper County · Marion Township · Indiana

New homes near Rensselaer, Indiana

The Jasper County seat, where US 231 and SR 114 cross downtown on the Iroquois River. The city runs its own electric, gas, water and sewer, so inside city limits one office handles most of your utilities. Out in the county, lots are usually on well and septic, with REMC or NIPSCO power.

Check an addressText (219) 440-2828

At a glance

Rensselaer, Indiana: the basics

CountyJasper County (county seat; Marion Township) · ZIP 47978
Population5,733 in the city (2020 Census), down from 5,859 in 2010; Marion Township 6,648
Townrensselaer.in.gov · City Hall, 124 S Van Rensselaer St · (219) 866-5212
Getting hereUS 231 and SR 114 cross downtown. SR 114 runs about 3.5 miles west to I-65 Exit 215; US 231 also meets I-65 at Exit 205. About 42 miles north of Lafayette and 54 miles south of Gary by I-65
DriveAbout 45 minutes to Lafayette, 40 to Lowell, 50 to Crown Point, about an hour and a half to Chicago's Loop (estimates — traffic varies)
Water and sewerCity water and sewer inside city limits; country lots are usually well and septic. Confirm by address
Electric and gasCity-owned electric and gas inside city limits. Outside the city, Jasper County REMC or NIPSCO, depending on the address. Confirm by lot
LibraryJasper County Public Library, Rensselaer branch, 208 W Susan St · (219) 866-5881

The school line

Rensselaer Central School Corporation

Rensselaer Central runs four schools: a primary school (K–2), Van Rensselaer Elementary (3–5), a middle school (6–8) and Rensselaer Central High School on East Grace Street. District lines follow townships, so confirm the school corporation by parcel.

  • Rensselaer Central School Corporation — Administration (219) 866-7822 · High school at 1106 E Grace St · Source

District lines follow townships, not mailing addresses. Confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district before you buy. Facts, never rankings.

New construction, checked

Subdivisions I'm tracking

I'm tracking new construction here now. Text (219) 440-2828 for this week's list.

Subdivision details, prices and approvals change. Text (219) 440-2828 for what's for sale today, including lots and to-be-built plans.

Why it is growing

What is changing around Rensselaer

  • Rensselaer's Redevelopment Commission discussed a proposed joint TIF west of I-65 to bring city water and sewer to that area, in February 2026 minutes. The city is working with the county attorney on the installation. Source
  • The same minutes cover a $100,000 downtown façade grant program run with Jasper County Economic Development, and the planned sale of two city lots on 7th Street. Source
  • Rensselaer received more than $733,000 in state Community Crossings matching grant money for local roads in November 2024. Source

Good to know

  • Platted in 1839 as Newton at the rapids of the Iroquois River, and renamed by 1844 for James Van Rensselaer of Utica, New York.
  • The Jasper County Courthouse and the Courthouse Square Historic District are on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The city owns and runs five utilities, including electric.

Before you fall for a lot

Send me the address. I'll check the school line, the utilities and the builder.

School districts in The Flatlands follow townships, not mailing addresses or town names. Send a lot number, subdivision or street and I'll reply the same day with the district, water and sewer, and what's for sale near it.

Douglas Willems · Broker · Flatland Real Estate LLC · licensed Indiana real estate brokerage

Sources

Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates.

Text DouglasCheck an address