Poughkeepsie NY Dutchess County Seat
Poughkeepsie NY was established in 1687 and is the County seat. There are about 30,381 residents.
Both the town and city are served by bus transportation, the Metro-North trains, and the Mid Hudson Bridge which connects Poughkeepsie to Ulster County where you can access the NY State Thru-Way. There are also several other major highways.
Major employers in Poughkeepsie NY
In the past, some of the industries in Poughkeepsie NY were Whale rendering, hat-making, and paper. Today most of the jobs are in the health field, and there are two hospitals in Poughkeepsie, Vassar, and Mid Hudson Regional Hospital. Marist and Vassar Colleges also provide a variety of jobs.
At one time IBM was the largest employer in the area, it has since scaled back but is still a significant employer.
The County is also a major employer in the area.
Poughkeepsie NY Real Estate
Real estate in Poughkeepsie is diverse, here you will probably find the largest number of multi-family homes, as well as condos, townhouses, single-family, commercial and industrial. Poughkeepsie NY is a Dutchess County town that accounts for a large portion of the county’s yearly home sale. Poughkeepsie real estate also accounts for the most inventory in the County.
Market Trend
In 2020 there were 389 single-family homes sold in Poughkeepsie. This was the largest number of homes sold in any one town in Dutchess County according to Data from the Mid Hudson MLS
Poughkeepsie real estate: Average Sale Price $309,424.00
Median Sale Price $295,000.00
Total $ Volume $ 120,365,936.00
School
Poughkeepsie City School District
Area Information
In Poughkeepsie you will find many fine restaurants and a wide variety of cuisine; some restaurants enjoy views of the Hudson River. There are also many venues offering all types of entertainment; one such is The Bardarvon.
Want to take a view from up high of the area? Then consider the Walk-Way Over the Hudson, the views are spectacular.
You could even take a cruise on the Hudson from Poughkeepsie.
Finding a Poughkeepsie home
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