Living in Beacon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beacon · Census data 2020–2024
Beacon has 14,834 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $107,859 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $471,600, the median rent is $1,658/month.
Beacon at a glance
- Population
- 14,834
- Median age
- 42State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,859State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $471,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,658/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Beacon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Beacon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beacon the median home value is $471,600, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,606 a month in housing costs.
Beacon median household income
The median household income in Beacon is $107,859 and the income per person is $58,996. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Beacon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,753
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.17
Beacon demographics
- Population
- 14,834
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 6,507
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beacon ›
Education in Beacon
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Beacon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beacon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Beacon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon | 14,834 | $107,859 | $471,600 | $1,658 |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | $56,960 | $247,900 | $1,454 |
| Balmville | 3,399 | $120,694 | $392,200 | $1,656 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Fishkill | 2,184 | $97,045 | $311,000 | $2,300 |
| Nelsonville | 714 | $153,750 | $599,700 | $1,902 |
| Merritt Park | 1,685 | $173,016 | $492,100 | — |
| Gardnertown | 4,760 | $113,277 | $311,700 | $2,488 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
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What is the median household income in Beacon, NY?
The median household income in Beacon is $107,859, 25% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Beacon?
The median home value in Beacon is $471,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Beacon?
The median gross rent in Beacon is $1,658 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Beacon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Beacon?
The median age in Beacon is 42 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Beacon?
The average commute to work in Beacon is 41 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beacon?
The unemployment rate in Beacon is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beacon?
48.9% of adults in Beacon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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