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Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

Selling a Business in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

Owners in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. This market has 18,144 employer businesses, and 89% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled. People also search for this market as Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh or Orange County. The largest industries here are retail and construction.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Poughkeepsie-Newburgh by the numbers

18,144

18,144

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

60,857

60,857

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

222,821

222,821

EMPLOYMENT

$12.1 billion

$12.1 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

6,542

6,542

BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES

U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.

How Poughkeepsie-Newburgh compares

  • Poughkeepsie-Newburgh ranks 5th of 13 New York metro markets for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, compared with 9% in New York.

  • 6,542 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Poughkeepsie-Newburgh ranks 5th of 13 New York metro markets for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 5.2% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, compared with 9% in New York.

  • 6,542 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 2,653 employer businesses

  • Construction: 2,408 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,914 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 1,910 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 1,886 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 2,653 employer businesses

  • Construction: 2,408 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 1,914 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 1,910 employer businesses

  • Professional and technical services: 1,886 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

These are the industries in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

2,702 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • General Contracting: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,902 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Medical Practices

1,072 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Retail Stores

1,055 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Financial & Professional Services

853 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Automotive & Boat

634 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Auto Repair: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

468 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Hair Salons: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

422 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Logistics & Transportation

421 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Wholesale & Distribution

361 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Gas Stations & Convenience

359 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Home Services

345 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Technology & Media

309 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Hospitality & Travel

234 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Transportation Services: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Hotels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

221 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Daycare Centers: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

183 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Entertainment & Recreation

171 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Bars & Pubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.

  • Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.

  • Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

147 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Energy & Utilities

136 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Health & Fitness

115 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Pet Services

79 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

These are the industries in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

2,702 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • General Contracting: 837 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 446 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 383 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 344 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 234 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Civil Engineering: 94 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Masonry: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Remediation & Restoration: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Restaurants & Food

1,902 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Medical Practices

1,072 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Retail Stores

1,055 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Financial & Professional Services

853 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Automotive & Boat

634 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Auto Repair: 274 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Collision Repair: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Car Washes: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Marinas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

468 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Hair Salons: 243 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Nail Salons: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Barber Shops: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.

  • Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

422 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Logistics & Transportation

421 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Wholesale & Distribution

361 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Gas Stations & Convenience

359 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Home Services

345 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Technology & Media

309 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Hospitality & Travel

234 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Transportation Services: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.

  • Hotels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

221 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Daycare Centers: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

  • Tutoring Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

  • Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

183 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Entertainment & Recreation

171 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

  • Bars & Pubs: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Arcades & FECs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.

  • Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.

  • Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.

  • Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

147 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Energy & Utilities

136 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Health & Fitness

115 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

Pet Services

79 related employer businesses in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.

E-commerce & Online Businesses

Land & Agriculture

Working with owners in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh?

Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.

Is the sale confidential?

Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.

FROM OUR BLOG

Guides for owners in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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