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New Windsor, NY vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in New Windsor?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 1.3 years older than in New Windsor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or New Windsor?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 41.7% less expensive than New Windsor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or New Windsor?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Windsor.

Things to do in New Windsor?
New Windsor NY offers stunning views overlooking the mid-Hudson valley from Newburgh Bay across 200 acres filled with hiking trails through Storm King State Park complete with picnic tables throughout the grounds perfect for escaping from hustle common in big cities while still being conveniently situated close enough only one hour away from Manhattan by train!

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!

 New Windsor, NYPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$95,019  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$401,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Windsor    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

You can do better than this place. Nothing at all distinctive about it. Excellent police department and it has to be since only four miles from the sanctuary welfare  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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