Is Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Poughkeepsie housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 66 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 48%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $416,820. Overall, Poughkeepsie is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dutchess County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Poughkeepsie ranks #380 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tivoli 12583 (0% sold over asking) or Stanfordville 12581 (0% sold over asking), while Verbank 12585 (75% sold over asking) and Wappingers Falls 12590 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.