Poughkeepsie Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
45,458 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,692 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$325,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,115 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,428 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 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 14 24
Feb 3 11 27
Mar 4 9 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 39, NY Assembly District 106, NY
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Schools

Spackenkill High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Orville a Todd Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hagan School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Vassar College
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Marist College
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Dutchess Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Culinary Institute of America
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
60 miles, SE • 1 star
Laguardia Airport
62 miles, S • 4.6 star
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