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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Garden City, NY

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Garden City or Poughkeepsie?
- Garden City housing costs are 321.0% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

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

 Poughkeepsie, NYGarden City, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,087329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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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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