Poughkeepsie, NY vs San Fernando, CA
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.
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 17.6). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 150). San Fernando leads in median household income ($70,950 vs $53,875).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+32.9 |
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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
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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