Poughkeepsie, NY vs Secaucus, 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.
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 17.6). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+28.1 |
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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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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