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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Princeton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Poughkeepsie is 18.6% older than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Poughkeepsie, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age70  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$868,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock45.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.68.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned34.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented58.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Poughkeepsie, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,100  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,540  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,180  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Poughkeepsie, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Poughkeepsie, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99913.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock10.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Poughkeepsie, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews
Jessica · Fontana, CA
Mixed Feelings
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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Lisa · Wappingers Falls, NY
Housing
Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Sheri · Poughkeepsie, NY
cost of living
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 Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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