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Poughkeepsie, NY
New York · Dutchess County · Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro
Poughkeepsie is a mid-size city in New York with a population of 31,778. Residents earn $60,050 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
31,778
Population
6,170/sq mi density
$60,050
Median Income
$43,459 per capita
$259,200
Home Value
$409,969 Zillow
$1,370
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
772
Violent Crime/100K
1,686 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,050 median income, 5.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,370/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
772 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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Haunted Places
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Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Poughkeepsie, NY
2 reported haunted locations found near Poughkeepsie, NY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | The ghost of former Rector, Dr. Alexander Griswold Cummings has been reported here many times since his death in the late 1940s or early 50s. While he was still living, he did not like using candles, so candles used during services were repeatedly blown out. At one point, a bat materialized in the church, then disappeared. In the 1970s, Bishop James Pike, Rector at the time, scared the ghost away from the sanctuary by bringing his dog into the church. After that, Alexander remained quiet for ... |
| Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery | Countless spirits roam the grounds, and have done so for years! Some can-and-want to be seen, or otherwise noticed, some just "observe" those of us still here. |