Poughkeepsie, NY vs Taunton, MA
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.
Taunton
62.9
#1819 nationally
Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 30). Taunton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 17.6). Taunton leads in median household income ($72,782 vs $53,875).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Taunton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 60,412 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $525,825 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $72,782 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+1.3 |
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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
Northeast
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D-
62.9 Score
Taunton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,825
Population
60,412
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Northeast
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