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Beacon, NY
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Population: 13,713
Home Price: $342,200
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Overview
Beacon is a small city in the state of New York with a population of 13,713. Beacon has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
40.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Beacon, NY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Beacon
New York
United States
Per Capita Income
$44,973
$42,938
$32,693
Median Household Income
$92,676
$86,617
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
5.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
7.2%
10.5%
Age
Beacon
New York
United States
Median Age
40.0
42.8
42.3
Gender
Beacon
New York
United States
Male
48.6%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
51.4%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Beacon
New York
United States
White
67.2%
84.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
16.6%
4.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
3.0%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.6%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Beacon
New York
United States
Median Home Price
$342,200
$327,512
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,312
$1,115
$801
Family Households
43.9%
43.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.3%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
37.7%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Beacon
New York
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.0%
24.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
16.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.3%
11.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.5%
19.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Beacon
New York
United States
Mathematics
56.0%
56.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
57.0%
51.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Beacon
New York
United States
Murder
6.9
1.0
3.0
Rape
27.6
23.6
38.0
Robbery
41.4
23.6
40.7
Assault
89.6
85.8
188.5
Property Crime
Beacon
New York
United States
Burglary
103.4
137.7
336.1
Theft
882.2
918.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
48.2
42.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
5.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Beacon, NY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot dogs
gluten free
hot sauce
hot wings
plant based
ice cream
vegan
pizza
cooking
vegan options
avocado
vegetables
beef
salad
mcdonalds
plantbased
pasta
natural grocers
creamy avocado
motorsport
college football
wrestling
video games
baseball
movies tv
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
sports teams
basketball
soccer
premier league
football
duke basketball
fantasy football
physical therapist
athletic
outdoors
teams
fitness
digital artist
contemporary artist
fine art
nsfw art
library
mixed media
art museum
filmmakerphotographer
artsy
nature
nft
collection
icon
textile
artists
onceamonth
pfp
canvas
indie bookseller
literary
spare time
books
video games
movies tv
anime
nerdy
car enthusiast
fighting games
eclectic
bike hike
pokemon
bikes
psnxbl
memes
hehimit
hiking
military surplus
gardening cooking
alter ego
enthusiasts
radio show
sports
digital marketing
tv
marketing
movies tv
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
indie
record label
onceamonth
mitzvahs
producer
djs
arts
drama
cinema
writerproducer
comedy
booking agency
sports
space
summer
nature
bike hike
onceamonth
arts
hiking
rec
mountains
winter
ski
photography
mountain
pool
beaches
facility
hunting
beach
home depot
girl scout cookies
containers
kitchenware
gas station
sams club
onceamonth
coffee shops
mcdonalds
coffee cups
mitzvahs
natural grocers
coupon
screenprinting
dealership
merch
cafes
restaurant
furniture
bathing ape
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