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Williston, VT vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Williston?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 2.1 years younger than in Williston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Williston?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 54.5% less expensive than Williston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Williston?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Williston.

Things to do in Williston?
Williston, VT is situated between Burlington and St. Albans in Chittenden County. It’s home to many locals who enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and small-town charm it provides while being close to major cities nearby such as Montpelier and Rutland.

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!

 Williston, VTPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$99,071  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$514,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Williston    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Williston has grown so much since I was a kid that it is time for me to move on. While it is close to Burlington, it also has just become part of the Metro area.  More

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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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