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Garden City, NY vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Garden City?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 2.4 years younger than in Garden City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Garden City?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 76.2% less expensive than Garden City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Garden City?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 11.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Garden City.

Things to do in Garden City?
Garden City, NY is a village located in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. It has a population of over 22,000 and is home to many large corporations. It is known for its beautiful parks, historic buildings and venues, and vibrant arts scene.

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!

 Garden City, NYPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$185,188  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$986,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.5  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews
Kathleen · Garden City, NY
Garden City
Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Iris · Garden City, NY
transportation
Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews
Jessica · Fontana, CA
Mixed Feelings
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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Lisa · Wappingers Falls, NY
Housing
Over 12 years ago

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

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Sheri · Poughkeepsie, NY
cost of living
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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