Poughkeepsie, NY vs Wilmington, DE
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.
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Poughkeepsie leads in crime level (17.6 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 61). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+32.6 |
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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+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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