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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Brookfield, IL

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 1.0 years older than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Poughkeepsie?
- Brookfield housing costs are 26.1% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 4.7 minutes longer 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 Brookfield?
Brookfield, IL is an attractive village west of Chicago home to numerous wonderful sights including Brookfield Zoo exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Jaycee Memorial Park hosting fun activities like fishing; they organize vibrant events like Brookfield’s BAM Arts Walk each August.

 Poughkeepsie, NYBrookfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,517329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.8  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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