Poughkeepsie, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
31,778 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,050 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$259,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$961 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,143 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
2
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
1
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 24
Feb 3 11 27
Mar 4 9 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 9 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 4%

Schools

Poughkeepsie High School
<1 miles, E 4.6 star
Poughkeepsie Middle School
<1 miles, SE 1 star
Tabernacle Christian Academy
<1 miles, W 5 star

Colleges

Vassar College
1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Marist College
2 miles, N 3.7 star
Dutchess Community College
2 miles, NE 1.9 star
Culinary Institute of America
4 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
14 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
45 miles, S 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
61 miles, SE 1 star
Laguardia Airport
63 miles, S 4.6 star