What is the average home price in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601?

As of May '26, the median home price in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 is $401,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 5.1% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Poughkeepsie, NY 12601?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 to decrease N/A in the next year.

What are the demographics of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 are 43.8% White, 24.8% Black, 2.8% Asian, 21.9% Hispanic. The population is 44,700, with 18.6% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 is on the market for 31 days. This is an increase of 11.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601?

The average rent price in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, as of the latest data, is $1,980. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $1,700. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $1,970, $2,420, and $2,800 respectively.

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Poughkeepsie, NY—12601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$401,000

5.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,800

41.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$1,900

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,700

6.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,950

0.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,350

3.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Poughkeepsie, NY

12603

Home Price Trends — Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$401,000	5.1%
Single Family	$410,000	5.1%
Condos	$214,000	3.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	$188,000	4.4%

Rental Trends — Poughkeepsie, NY

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,980, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Poughkeepsie, NY is studios: $1,460, 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 2-bedrooms: $1,970, 3-bedrooms: $2,420, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Poughkeepsie, NY are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.2% and 28.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,900	$1,980
Studio Rent	$1,400	$1,460
1 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,700
2 Bed Rent	$1,950	$1,970
3 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,420
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.9%

1 Bedroom

37.2%

2 Bedrooms

28.6%

3 Bedrooms

20.2%

4 Bedrooms

5.5%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Poughkeepsie, NY

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Poughkeepsie, NY is 31. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$405,000	15.0%
Listing Count	64	-40.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-40.0%
Days on Market	31	11.0%

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Demographics — Poughkeepsie, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Poughkeepsie, NY has a population of 44,700, which has increased by 7.6% over the past 5 years. Poughkeepsie, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	44,700	7.6%
% Under 18	18.6%	-3.6%
% Seniors	16.1%	19.3%
% WFH	9.3%	158.3%
% w/ College Degree	30.0%	20.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Poughkeepsie, NY is a predominantly white area, with 43.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Poughkeepsie, NY is black, making up 24.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.8% of the population in Poughkeepsie, NY, and this percentage has increased by 15.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	43.8%	-11.9%
% Black	24.8%	-12.4%
% Hispanic	21.9%	45.0%
% Asian	2.8%	7.7%
% Foreign Born	18.8%	15.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Poughkeepsie, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 277 mortgage originations in Poughkeepsie, NY, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Poughkeepsie, NY. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	277
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Poughkeepsie, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Poughkeepsie, NY under the Section 8 program is 23.6%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Poughkeepsie, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2,661
Total Units Section 8	2,237
% Rentals under Section 8	23.6%
% Occupied Section 8	84.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$410	$1,700	$1,290
2 Bedroom	-$300	$1,950	$1,650
3 Bedroom	-$250	$2,350	$2,100
4 Bedroom	-$490	$2,800	$2,310

Poughkeepsie, NY—12601

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Home Price Trends — Poughkeepsie, NY

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Rental Trends — Poughkeepsie, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Poughkeepsie, NY

Demographics — Poughkeepsie, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Poughkeepsie, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Poughkeepsie, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Poughkeepsie, NY

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Poughkeepsie, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5
Median Home Price	$401,000
Median Household Income	$64,800