At a Glance
Median Income
$93,347
$52,902 per capita
Home Value
$422,000
Zillow: $534,576
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,034/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Beacon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beacon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beacon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beacon residents earn a median household income of $93,347 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,902. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beacon is $422,000 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,576. Median rent is $1,675/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Beacon reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,034/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Beacon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beacon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,629
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,086/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,347
Per Capita$52,902
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$422,000
Rent$1,675
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$534,576
Housing Units6,297
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,034/100K
Murder6.9/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation166 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute41 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Beacon was built in 1953.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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