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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 17.3 years younger than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Poughkeepsie?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 54.6% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 11.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Poughkeepsie.

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!

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Poughkeepsie, NYBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.8  Unlock26.38
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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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Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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