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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Hackensack, NJ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Poughkeepsie?
- Hackensack housing costs are 60.3% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 5.5 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 Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

 Poughkeepsie, NYHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%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 Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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