How many renters in Poughkeepsie, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.0% (±6.1 points) of renting households in Poughkeepsie, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.0% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.7% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.8% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Poughkeepsie
| Share of income spent on rent | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±3.9 points) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±3.2 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±4.1 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±3.1 points) | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.7% (±5.4 points) | 43.7% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Poughkeepsie against Dutchess County, its state and the nation
| Poughkeepsie | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.0% (±6.1 points) | 52.4% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.7% (±5.4 points) | 43.7% (±2.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.8% (±5.1 points) | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,174 (±$10,928) | $58,654 (±$3,417) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,400 (±$100) | $1,582 (±$45) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Poughkeepsie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Dutchess County (52.4%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Poughkeepsie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie | — | 60.0% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Arlington | 1.1 mi | 49.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vassar College | 1.5 mi | 24.7% (±33.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Poughkeepsie | 2.0 mi | 50.9% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 2.6 mi | 52.7% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spackenkill | 2.8 mi | 35.4% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland (community) | 2.9 mi | 49.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Heights | 3.7 mi | 64.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton (community, Ulster County) | 3.7 mi | 7.3% (±24.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vassar College, NY (24.7%), Milton (community, Ulster County), NY (7.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Amenia | 63.5% (±18.9 points) |
| 2 | Town of Red Hook | 62.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Dover | 62.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) | 61.3% (±75.6 points) |
| 5 | Poughkeepsie | 60.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Rhinebeck | 58.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Stanford | 57.6% (±24.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of North East | 56.8% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Town of Pleasant Valley | 53.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of Pawling | 53.3% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Town of Union Vale | 52.1% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 11 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
Are renters in Poughkeepsie rent-burdened?
60.0% of renting households in Poughkeepsie pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Poughkeepsie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Poughkeepsie, NY spends 36.8% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poughkeepsie city, Dutchess County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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