How long is the commute from Poughkeepsie, NY?
Workers who live in Poughkeepsie, NY take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.0% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
20.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 6.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 20.3%
How people in Poughkeepsie get to work
| Means of transportation | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±4.6 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±3.3 points) | 6.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±1.7 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±2.3 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Poughkeepsie, the average commute is lower than in Dutchess County (31.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poughkeepsie, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Dutchess County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie ranks 22 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 625 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poughkeepsie
| Vehicles available | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.3% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.0% (±2.8 points) | 36.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 20.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Poughkeepsie, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Dutchess County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poughkeepsie
| Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±2.3 points) | 15.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±1.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poughkeepsie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Dutchess County (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poughkeepsie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Arlington | 1.1 mi | 35.9 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Vassar College | 1.5 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Town of Poughkeepsie | 2.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Marist College | 2.0 mi | 13.6 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 2.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Spackenkill | 2.8 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highland (community) | 2.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| MacDonnell Heights | 3.4 mi | 49.6 minutes (±22.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vassar College, NY (11.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arlington, NY (35.9 minutes), Town of Poughkeepsie, NY (26.7 minutes), MacDonnell Heights, NY (49.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Town of Wappinger | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Town of Poughkeepsie | 26.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Milan | 26.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Pine Plains | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 20 | Town of Red Hook | 26.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Town of North East | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 22 | Poughkeepsie | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Poughkeepsie
How long is the average commute in Poughkeepsie?
Workers who live in Poughkeepsie, NY take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poughkeepsie without a car?
20.3% of households in Poughkeepsie have no vehicle, and 6.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poughkeepsie?
9.0% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Poughkeepsie worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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