Living in Poughkeepsie, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poughkeepsie · Census data 2020–2024
Poughkeepsie has 31,958 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $60,741 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $283,700, the median rent is $1,400/month.
Poughkeepsie at a glance
- Population
- 31,958
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,741State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $283,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,400/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Poughkeepsie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poughkeepsie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poughkeepsie the median home value is $283,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,156 a month in housing costs.
Poughkeepsie median household income
The median household income in Poughkeepsie is $60,741 and the income per person is $44,215. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Poughkeepsie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,290
- Owner-occupied
- 38.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.2%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.26
Poughkeepsie demographics
- Population
- 31,958
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 13,650
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poughkeepsie ›
Education in Poughkeepsie
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Poughkeepsie have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poughkeepsie
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Poughkeepsie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Fairview | 6,213 | $67,161 | $283,500 | $1,641 |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Highland | 6,367 | $101,917 | $415,900 | $1,483 |
| Titusville | 667 | $157,232 | $397,100 | — |
| MacDonnell Heights | 1,429 | $141,579 | $354,800 | — |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The median household income in Poughkeepsie is $60,741, 29% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Poughkeepsie?
The median home value in Poughkeepsie is $283,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Poughkeepsie?
The median gross rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,400 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Poughkeepsie, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Poughkeepsie?
The median age in Poughkeepsie is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Poughkeepsie?
The average commute to work in Poughkeepsie is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poughkeepsie?
The unemployment rate in Poughkeepsie is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poughkeepsie?
31.9% of adults in Poughkeepsie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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