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Fayetteville, AR vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 10.8 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Fayetteville?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 29.5% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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!

 Fayetteville, ARPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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