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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Morris, NJ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Morris or Poughkeepsie?
- Morris housing costs are 218.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morris or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Morris is 5.2 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 Morris?
Morris NJ is an unincorporated rural community residing within Morris Township which makes up part of Morris county by it's eastern border . With over 6 thousand residents living within it's small boundaries this charming destination offers rich landscapes with plenty of natural beauty making it highly desirable place among hundreds tourists drawn here each year .

 Poughkeepsie, NYMorris, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,049329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 Morris    2 Reviews

Morris Township New Jersey accommodates every religious affiliation that I can think of. Being Jewish I am always concerned about this issue but our area has temples  More

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Morris Township very family oriented, and has a great school system, top-notch recreation programs, lots of parks and open space, and many cultural offerings. An  More

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