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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Lawrenceville, GA

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Are people in Lawrenceville older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Lawrenceville is 6.2 years younger than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lawrenceville or Poughkeepsie?
- Lawrenceville housing costs are 55.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lawrenceville or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Lawrenceville is 6.7 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 Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

 Poughkeepsie, NYLawrenceville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,299329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 14 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  More

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