At a Glance
Median Income
$60,050
$43,459 per capita
Home Value
$259,200
Zillow: $409,969
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
772/100K
1,686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Poughkeepsie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poughkeepsie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poughkeepsie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poughkeepsie residents earn a median household income of $60,050 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,459. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poughkeepsie is $259,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,969. Median rent is $1,370/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Poughkeepsie reports 772 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,686/100K. The murder rate is 9.9/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Poughkeepsie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poughkeepsie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population31,778
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density6,170/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,050
Per Capita$43,459
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,370
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$409,969
Housing Units14,537
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent772/100K
Property1,686/100K
Murder9.9/100K
Assault470/100K
Burglary240/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation236 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations42
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Poughkeepsie was founded in 1686.
The median home in Poughkeepsie was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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