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City risk detail

Household financial stress in Poughkeepsie, NY

Household financial stress reflects how close households are to the edge. It blends income, poverty exposure, housing cost burden, and safety-net reliance to show where families have less cushion for unexpected bills.

Risk score

63

/ 100

Relative score based on currently available metrics.

Risk metrics

  • Median household income$60,050
  • Households under 200% poverty38.5%
  • Rent-burdened households (30%+)55.3%
  • Mortgage-burdened households (30%+)42.3%
  • Households receiving SNAP20.3%
  • Income trend (YoY)+11.5%

Data status: Available

Scope: City-level (place) | Source: ACS 2023 5-year | 2023

Why it matters

In Poughkeepsie, Higher stress means more households are cost-burdened and rely on SNAP or other supports, leaving less room for savings.

What we measure

  • Median household income
  • Households under 200% poverty
  • Rent-burdened households (30%+)
  • Mortgage-burdened households (30%+)
  • Households receiving SNAP
  • Income trend (YoY)

Key sources

  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year