Kitchen remodel cost in Poughkeepsie, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,200 – $34,400
- Per sq ft
- $164 – $273
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Poughkeepsie area: $20,200 to $34,400 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 10% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 110.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Poughkeepsie, NY, standard level
$24,500 to $30,200
About $197 to $240 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,900 | $23,100 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,300 |
| Total | $24,500 | $30,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Poughkeepsie, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,700 | $21,000 | $26,200 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $5,250 | $6,550 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 4% |
| Total | $20,200 | $27,300 | $34,400 | 100% |
Where the Poughkeepsie price comes from
Labor is 19% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Poughkeepsie the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Poughkeepsie is at 110.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $21,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 109.4: $550 to $1,650.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Poughkeepsie. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Poughkeepsie
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Poughkeepsie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+9%) and shower pan lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,000 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,900 – $83,000 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $3,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Poughkeepsie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Poughkeepsie. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$20,200 to $25,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,500 to $30,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,700 to $34,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,900 – $21,700 | $20,500 – $25,300 | $24,100 – $29,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,200 – $25,900 | $24,500 – $30,200 | $28,700 – $34,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,300 – $42,500 | $40,200 – $49,400 | $47,100 – $56,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,700 – $63,300 | $59,900 – $73,400 | $70,000 – $83,600 |
Who does the work: Poughkeepsie trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Poughkeepsie the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $30.55 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $36.92 an hour. About 2,140 work in the metro. That is 79.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $33.70 an hour, which is 11% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $38.60 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 37.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $31.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $39.14 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 29.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.70 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.21 and $30.94 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Poughkeepsie metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $24.24 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $32.82 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 11.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $490. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh has 268,970 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 97th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.15 | $30.55 | $36.92 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.52 | $33.70 | $38.60 | $30.38 | 1.11 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.52 | $31.25 | $39.14 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.21 | $28.70 | $30.94 | $26.77 | 1.07 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.22 | $29.46 | $36.34 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.97 | $24.24 | $32.82 | $23.75 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Poughkeepsie
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Poughkeepsie against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $25,000 to $28,200 across Poughkeepsie and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NYthis page | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | |
| Kingston, NY30 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Bridgeport, CT40 miles | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −9% |
| New York, NY60 miles | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT65 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| New York (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Poughkeepsie ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Poughkeepsie is 0% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +3% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −7% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Poughkeepsie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −15% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | −14% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −13% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −14% |
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Kitchen remodel in Poughkeepsie: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Poughkeepsie?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,200 to $34,400 in the Poughkeepsie area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,500 to $30,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Poughkeepsie?
About $164 to $273 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $550 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Kingston?
Kingston is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,200, which is 8% less than Poughkeepsie ($27,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Poughkeepsie?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $5,250 out of $27,300. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Poughkeepsie?
$33,300 to $56,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Poughkeepsie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $550 to $1,650 for fees in the Poughkeepsie area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Poughkeepsie expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Poughkeepsie is 0% below the New York statewide estimate ($27,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Poughkeepsie?
The BLS median is $30.55 an hour in the Poughkeepsie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $36.92.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Poughkeepsie?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,200 to $25,900 and premium work $28,700 to $34,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Poughkeepsie
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.