Home project costs in Poughkeepsie, NY
Every project we cover, priced for the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Poughkeepsie sits 12th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 109.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 110.3 (4th). The metro has about 268,970 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Retaining wall (+18%), paver patio (+17%) and French drain (+16%) sit highest, and shower pan (+7%), bathroom remodel (+7%) and home addition (+8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Poughkeepsie, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 83°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Poughkeepsie
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.13 | $25.94 | $31.08 | $22.66 | 1.14 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.15 | $30.55 | $36.92 | $29.12 | 1.05 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.69 | $34.73 | $44.35 | $28.78 | 1.21 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.52 | $31.25 | $39.14 | $30.67 | 1.02 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.06 | $29.80 | $37.52 | $27.41 | 1.09 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.52 | $33.70 | $38.60 | $30.38 | 1.11 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.21 | $28.70 | $30.94 | $26.77 | 1.07 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.21 | $30.65 | $32.41 | $26.65 | 1.15 |
Concrete & paving in Poughkeepsie
Across these 7 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +12% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at +17% and concrete slab lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Poughkeepsie | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,750 | +11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Poughkeepsie | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Poughkeepsie | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,250 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Poughkeepsie | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,600 | +14% |
| Paver patio cost in Poughkeepsie | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Concrete patio cost in Poughkeepsie | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,450 | +11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Poughkeepsie | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,800 | +11% |
Decks & outdoor in Poughkeepsie
Across these 2 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +9% and composite deck lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Poughkeepsie | 300 sq ft | $8,200 – $16,500 | +9% |
| Composite deck cost in Poughkeepsie | 300 sq ft | $13,000 – $26,100 | +8% |
Building & additions in Poughkeepsie
The 2 jobs here average +9% versus the US in Poughkeepsie, from +8% (home addition) to +10% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Poughkeepsie | 576 sq ft | $31,700 – $63,700 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in Poughkeepsie | 300 sq ft | $40,900 – $83,000 | +8% |
Doors & windows in Poughkeepsie
Across these 5 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at +9% and patio door lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Poughkeepsie | 1 door | $760 – $4,050 | +9% |
| Storm door cost in Poughkeepsie | 1 door | $380 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Front door cost in Poughkeepsie | 1 door | $540 – $2,750 | +9% |
| Window replacement cost in Poughkeepsie | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Patio door cost in Poughkeepsie | 1 door | $650 – $6,500 | +8% |
Fencing in Poughkeepsie
Across these 4 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +10% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +10% and aluminum fence lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Poughkeepsie | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | +10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Poughkeepsie | 150 linear ft | $5,000 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Poughkeepsie | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $6,800 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Poughkeepsie | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Poughkeepsie
Across these 5 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +13% and vinyl siding lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Poughkeepsie | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,100 | +13% |
| Metal roof cost in Poughkeepsie | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $36,200 | +11% |
| Gutters cost in Poughkeepsie | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Poughkeepsie | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,400 | +9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Poughkeepsie | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,550 | +13% |
Kitchen & bath in Poughkeepsie
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Poughkeepsie, from +7% (shower pan) to +9% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Poughkeepsie | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,000 | +8% |
| Shower pan cost in Poughkeepsie | 1 pan | $980 – $3,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Poughkeepsie | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Poughkeepsie | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Poughkeepsie | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Poughkeepsie
The 5 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Poughkeepsie, from +10% (sprinkler system) to +18% (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Poughkeepsie | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +16% |
| Retaining wall cost in Poughkeepsie | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,450 – $15,700 | +18% |
| Sod installation cost in Poughkeepsie | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,750 | +13% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Poughkeepsie | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,400 – $11,000 | +10% |
| Inground pool cost in Poughkeepsie | 450 sq ft | $41,500 – $129,500 | +15% |
Flooring & interior in Poughkeepsie
Across these 3 projects, Poughkeepsie averages +9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +9% and laminate flooring lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | Poughkeepsie range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Poughkeepsie | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,600 | +8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Poughkeepsie | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,600 | +8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Poughkeepsie | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $11,000 | +9% |
Poughkeepsie against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Poughkeepsie comes out +11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Kingston is the lowest at +3% (30 miles) and New York the highest at +18% (60 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NYthis page | 109.4 | 110.3 | +11% | |
| Kingston, NY | 30 miles | 100.7 | 99.7 | +3% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 40 miles | 106.9 | 97.3 | +7% |
| Waterbury, CT | 50 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| New York, NY | 60 miles | 112.6 | 110.3 | +18% |
| New Haven, CT | 65 miles | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 70 miles | 95.1 | 97.0 | +4% |