Poughkeepsie, New York

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Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County, NY. The population is , making Poughkeepsie the largest city in Dutchess County.

There are 21 public schools in Poughkeepsie with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Poughkeepsie is moderate , and there are 128 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Poughkeepsie is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Poughkeepsie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Poughkeepsie include Spackenkill, Arlington and Crown Heights.

Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.6%

Crime Rate

8.84% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 85
  • Violent Crimes: 180
  • Robbery: 51
  • Burglary: 167
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 128 offenders in Poughkeepsie
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

381 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 26
  • Tanks & Spills: 346

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Poughkeepsie, NY and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates Poughkeepsie's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
12 Private Schools

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Faith Christian Academy

Hawk Meadow Montessori School

Holy Trinity School

Oakwood Friends School

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5 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Poughkeepsie, NY

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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Poughkeepsie, NY issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Poughkeepsie, NY issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,028
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,098
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,400
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,782
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,005

Zip Codes

12601 12602 12603 12604

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Environmental Hazards

381 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Poughkeepsie, NY has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Poughkeepsie, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Poughkeepsie, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.62°
  • February 30°
  • March 40.27°
  • April 50.77°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 74.65°
  • August 71.25°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 53.03°
  • November 42.03°
  • December 32.02°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Poughkeepsie, NY

Earthquakes
Poughkeepsie, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Poughkeepsie, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Poughkeepsie, NY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Poughkeepsie, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Poughkeepsie, NY: $40,693

Unemployment

Unemployment in Poughkeepsie is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 67.50%
White Collar - 32.50%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Chris Gibson
  • Paul D. Tonko
  • Richard Hanna

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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