Poughkeepsie, NY vs Roselle, NJ
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.
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 17.6). Roselle leads in median household income ($75,264 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+24.2 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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