Newport, RI vs Poughkeepsie, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Newport
67.6
#1404 nationally
Newport leads in crime level (4.8 vs 17.6). Newport leads in median household income ($81,330 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newport, RI | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,717 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $962,240 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,330 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.5 | D+5.4 |
D+
67.6 Score
Newport, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$962,240
Population
24,717
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
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Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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