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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Fairfield, OH

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Are people in Fairfield older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Fairfield is 0.5 years older than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairfield or Poughkeepsie?
- Fairfield housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairfield or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Fairfield is 3.0 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 Fairfield?
Fairfield, Ohio lies within Butler county providing its visitors great culture attractions from Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum to Liberty Center Shopping Mall along with recreation sites like Fairfield Aquatic Center.

 Poughkeepsie, NYFairfield, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,550329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Fairfield    1 Reviews

I have lived in Fairfield for over 20 years. They have a village green that has really given the city a lot. A new library, arts center and shops. I enjoy Fairfield.   More

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