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Poughkeepsie, New York · ZIP 12601

Poughkeepsie — ZIP 12601

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Poughkeepsie (12601) scores 62/100 — Fair for Poughkeepsie. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $401K.

62OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share34%
Property crime share66%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$401K
Median rent$1,832/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$401K

Median Rent

$1,832/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,168

Violent Crime

349

Property Crime

1,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dutchess County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06455
51%
49%
VIOLET AVENUE SCHOOLKG–05312
32%
27%
GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOLKG–05237
17%
22%
CHARLES B WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05286
12%
22%
S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06432
11%
20%
SMITH EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–01328Not reportedNot reported
NASSAU SCHOOLKG–02292Not reportedNot reported
LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLKG–03202Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,696

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

35.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12601 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 12601 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12601 is approximately $401K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.