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Centereach, NY vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Centereach?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 2.0 years older than in Centereach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Centereach?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 51.9% less expensive than Centereach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Centereach?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 3.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Centereach.

Things to do in Centereach?
Centereach NY rests east Smithtown famed principally for its variety outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Centereach, NYPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$115,091  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$487,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Centereach    3 Reviews

Centereach is, as the name implies, in the center of Long Island. It was originally, farmland but now, is chocked full of housing developments and stores. One of it's  More

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Over 15 years ago

One and a half hours to NYC...One Hour to awesome  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in centereach for 32+ years it's a great place to live...i am however getting tiered of the long cold winters and looking for another place to live and  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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