Living in Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie is a large place in New York, United States, home to 30,371 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 14%, #1,324 of 9,474), retired couples (top 17%, #1,579 of 9,474), early retirees (top 24%, #2,562 of 10,762).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 22:28; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Poughkeepsie ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,868 of 11,898 | #369 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,478 of 9,771 | #275 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,619 of 8,006 | #236 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,588 of 6,237 | #213 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,579 of 9,474 | #221 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,324 of 9,474 | #164 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,562 of 10,762 | #292 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,454 of 7,271 | #234 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 23 | #7,439 of 8,006 | #525 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,191 of 12,111 | #273 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #4,208 of 7,271 | #380 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,813 of 9,474 | #393 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #10,049 of 18,063 | #669 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,325 of 16,523 | #734 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,289 of 18,063 | #641 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,401 of 16,523 | #581 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,533 of 21,167 | #571 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,431 of 12,111 | #508 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #6,393 of 12,111 | #544 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fairview (New York, 5,515 residents) 3 km
- Highland (New York) 4 km
- Myers Corner 11 km
- Wappingers Falls 12 km
- New Paltz 15 km
- Beacon 22 km
- Newburgh (New York) 23 km
- Orange Lake 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.