A short ride away from bustling New York City on the Metro North commuter rail, sits the combined city and town of Poughkeepsie, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River. Pronounced “pa-kip-see,” it’s a college town, home to Marist College, Vassar College and Dutchess Community College. Founded in 1686, it now covers 31.2 square miles, and has a median age of 37.8 (2022). Its main industries include retail, healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, and science and technology.

Real estate in Poughkeepsie includes a mix of residential architectural styles. Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, and Contemporary-style homes add curb appeal to neighborhoods. The average home price is $324,922, up 20.3% since last year (Zillow, 2022). Poughkeepsie also has plenty to offer in terms of fun. It hosts an annual wine festival, an art market, and First Friday Poughkeepsie from May through October, with themed parties at different outdoor venues.

Poughkeepsie sits at the junction of the north–south U.S. Route 9, east–west U.S. Route 44, and New York State Route 55. Downtown, which is accessible via U.S. Route 9, is close to the popular neighborhood of Overlook. Modern homes dominate this dog-friendly area.

In 2021, Bloomberg reported the City of Poughkeepsie is the eighth most popular relocation destination in the U.S. It’s easy to see why: It offers open spaces, the convenience of big-city living, and unique attractions, such as the Walkway Over the Hudson.