Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,783
Population
30,912
Renter Mix
65% Rent
A riverside college town surrounded by historic sites
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Situated along the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie combines historic architecture with contemporary living. This "Queen City of the Hudson" is home to Vassar College, Marist College, and Dutchess Community College, contributing to its educational landscape. The rental market shows steady growth, with current average rents ranging from $1,195 for studios to $3,690 for four-bedroom units.
The Academy Street Historic District showcases preserved Victorian homes, while areas near the colleges offer newer residential communities. The city's cultural center, the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, presents year-round performances and houses the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. The Walkway Over the Hudson, spanning 1.28 miles as the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge, provides scenic river views and connects to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
Residents enjoy College Hill Park, Quiet Cove Riverfront Park, and Locust Grove Estate's hiking trails. The city's location, midway between New York City and Albany, offers convenient access to both metropolitan areas. Poughkeepsie's heritage as a former rowing capital adds to its character, with the Hudson River remaining central to community life.
Explore the City
A father and his daughter enjoy fishing at Victor C. Waryas Park in Downtown Poughkeepsie.
Downtown Poughkeepsie provides a variety of architecture styles.
The colorful marquee of the Bardavon Theater is a landmark in Downtown Poughkeepsie.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,845
Average: $77,155
Education
8,507
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,782
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Poughkeepsie has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
65%
Non-Renters
35%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,442 for a studio, $1,783 for one bedroom, $2,227 for two bedrooms, and $2,939 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poughkeepsie has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,783/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$3,164/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,713/month
325 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, NY is 19.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Poughkeepsie is 41.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,442 - $2,939. You can expect to pay 6.9% more for groceries, 16.4% more for utilities, and 10.2% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Poughkeepsie, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
202 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
385 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
871 Students
Public
Grades K-12
306 Students
Public
268 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
537 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,149 Students
Public
Grades K-12
306 Students
Public
268 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
- Locust Grove
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.