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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Middletown, NY

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Are people in Middletown older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Middletown is 1.4 years younger than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Middletown or Poughkeepsie?
- Middletown housing costs are 40.3% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Middletown or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Middletown 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 Middletown?
Middletown is a city located in Orange County New York Its population was estimated at 28 800 as of 2019 It offers residents access to plenty of local amenities such as schools parks museums libraries recreational centers religious institutions sports clubs movie theatres galleries farmers markets entertainment venues restaurants etc

 Poughkeepsie, NYMiddletown, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,086329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%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 Middletown    5 Reviews

I am a senior looking to move in a nice area in orange county. Thank you kindly for your help.   More

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Having lived in Middletown for the last 12 years, I have seen enormous changes. I can only imagine what natives have noted. Firstly, by Manhattan standards apartment  More

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Well first off let me say I like, but not love middletown. I am originally from the city. I have been here for one year and my mom has been here for a few. Im a young  More

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