Median Income
$56,000
25% lower than US avg
Home Value
$76,200
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$729
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
41% lower than US avg
How Beacon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population497
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$38,070
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,192M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$729
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$122,561
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation744 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.6%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.4%
Libraries2
Is Beacon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Beacon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beacon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Beacon is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Beacon is $76,200, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $729 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Beacon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Beacon has a population of 497 with a density of 637 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2.4% Black.
Population
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Beacon is $56,000, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,000 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,067 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,144 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 625 |
| County GDP | $1,192M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,289 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.63% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
The median home value in Beacon is $76,200, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $729 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $122,561.
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,200 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,561 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $729 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,289 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.63% |
In Beacon, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Beacon vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,887/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
Crime Rates: Beacon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Beacon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2761°N, 92.6810°W |
| County FIPS | 19123 |