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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 1.2 years older than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Poughkeepsie?
- Norwalk housing costs are 125.3% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 1.0 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 Poughkeepsie, NYNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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