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Poughkeepsie, New York houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County) — Census median home value $259,200, county listing prices up about 5.1% over the past year. Market data for Poughkeepsie houses and the broader area.
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Poughkeepsie, NY is in Dutchess County, New York — this guide covers houses in Poughkeepsie and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 31,778, with a median household income of $60,050. Census data puts Poughkeepsie houses at a median value of $259,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Dutchess County's current median listing price runs $614,725, up about 5.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Poughkeepsie housing market
Poughkeepsie is in Dutchess County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Poughkeepsie and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$259,200
Population (Census ACS)
31,778
Median household income
$60,050
County price trend (2025)
6.26% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Poughkeepsie market snapshot
Population
31,778
County
Dutchess County
Median Household Income
$60,050
Median Home Value (city)
$259,200
Median Listing Price (Dutchess County)
$614,725
Median Gross Rent
$1,370/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.1%
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What makes Poughkeepsie different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poughkeepsie's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $259,200. Separately, Dutchess County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $614,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dutchess County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.26% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Poughkeepsie has an estimated population of 31,778 and a median household income of $60,050, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Poughkeepsie's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Poughkeepsie
County guide: Dutchess County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Poughkeepsie.
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Nearby communities include Arlington, Vassar College, Marist College, Fairview, Spackenkill, Titusville, MacDonnell Heights, Crown Heights, Red Oaks Mill, Haviland, Pleasant Valley, New Hackensack, Hyde Park, Freedom Plains, Wappingers Falls, New Hamburg.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Highland (~2.9 mi), Milton (~3.7 mi), Clintondale (~6.3 mi), Marlboro (~6.9 mi), Plattekill (~8.8 mi), New Paltz (~9.1 mi), Rifton (~11.1 mi), Gardiner (~11.8 mi), Tillson (~12.3 mi), Balmville (~12.7 mi), Gardnertown (~12.8 mi), Rosendale (~13.3 mi), High Falls (~13.7 mi), Wallkill (~14.0 mi), Newburgh (~14.2 mi), Orange Lake (~14.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Poughkeepsie data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
31,778
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$259,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,050
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,370
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.26%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$614,725
Census place type
city
County
Dutchess County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.14 sq mi
Census GEOID
3659641
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Poughkeepsie
Schools
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT — 15 schools, 10,479 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dutchess addresses may be served by WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Poughkeepsie FAQ
What are houses worth in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Poughkeepsie at $259,200. Dutchess County's current median listing price runs $614,725, up about 5.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Poughkeepsie, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Poughkeepsie, Census ACS data shows a median value of $259,200. Active listing prices in Dutchess County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Poughkeepsie houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dutchess County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Poughkeepsie, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poughkeepsie's population at approximately 31,778.
What's the median rent in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Poughkeepsie at approximately $1,370 per month.
What is the median household income in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Poughkeepsie at approximately $60,050.
Is the Poughkeepsie housing market growing?
Dutchess County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.26% annual change in 2025.
Is Poughkeepsie, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Poughkeepsie's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Poughkeepsie, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Poughkeepsie addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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