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Poughkeepsie, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaron

Housing in Poughkeepsie compared to Seattle

First post here. Rent is about $1,370/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 1 upvotes housing
omahaguy2026

Commute times in Poughkeepsie -how bad?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. With a population of 31,778, Poughkeepsie is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for ...

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Weston D.

Unpopular opinion about Poughkeepsie

Alright, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $60,050 in Poughkeepsie. Rent is about $1,370/month for a decent place. With a population of 31,778, Poughkeepsie is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. ...

2 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
elijah_vibes

Honest thoughts on life in Poughkeepsie

OK so Been living here since 2008. You can expect to pay around $1,370 for rent here. The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Poughkeepsie sits at 772.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. It's not p...

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Maverick Hughes

What I wish I knew before living in Poughkeepsie

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Las Vegas and The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,778 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested...

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charlotte_caleb

First time home buyer in Poughkeepsie

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,370/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $259,200 on average. The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,778 people. Night life is decent if you know the...

15 replies 13 upvotes housing
Charlotte W.

Moving from St. Louis to Poughkeepsie next month

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Median household income is $60,050, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Poughkeepsie sits at 772.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Wh...

1 replies 18 upvotes moving
Maverick Hughes

Is Poughkeepsie getting better or worse?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $259,200 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Landon M.

Top 5 things I love about Poughkeepsie

Hey, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

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omahaguy2026

Job market in Poughkeepsie for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $259,200 on average. With a population of 31,778, Poughkeepsie is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here?

10 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Aaron

What I wish I knew before living in Poughkeepsie

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,370 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,778 people. The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. It's not...

0 replies 8 upvotes living
Maverick Hughes

How is Poughkeepsie for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Poughkeepsie sits at 772.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Jacob Wood

Worst things about Poughkeepsie nobody talks about

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks! Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

9 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Maverick Hughes

Poughkeepsie vs San Diego -which is better?

Hi all, I work in real estate and Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,370 for rent here. Homes are going for about $259,200 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. TIA! Honestl...

4 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Charlotte W.

Poughkeepsie vs Minneapolis -which is better?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,370/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

6 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
elijah_vibes

Job hunting in Poughkeepsie -tips?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks in advance! T...

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charlotte_caleb

Best neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie

So, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,370/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,370 for rent here. The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used t...

6 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
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