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Poughkeepsie Town
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    Poughkeepsie Town

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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C
      3. Housing
        B minus
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Poughkeepsie Town is located in New York with a population of 45,658. Poughkeepsie Town is in Dutchess County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Poughkeepsie Town offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Poughkeepsie Town there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Poughkeepsie Town and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Poughkeepsie Town are highly rated.
      Population
      45,658
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $260,500
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,422
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        32%
      • Own
        68%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        167.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        28.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        38.7
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        154.6
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,033.1
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        102.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        19%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        14%
      • 65+ years
        17%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        20%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        21%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        27%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        24%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        9%
        11%
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      Working in Poughkeepsie Town

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $85,322
      National
      $69,021
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