Name: Beacon, NY
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Living in Beacon, NY

Ranks better than 85% of areas Follow

Population

13,723

Median Age

39.3 Years

Beacon Area Facts

Beacon has a Livability Score of 85_/100, which is considered exceptional
Beacon crime rates are 58% lower than the New York average
Cost of living in Beacon is 9% higher than the New York average

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What do the locals think about Beacon?

63%

Family friendly

25%

Public transit is accessible

75%

Walkable to grocery stores

38%

Yards are well-kept

75%

Lots of parks

63%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

63%

A quiet area

38%

Sense of community

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Beacon Reviews

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Disorganized and tasteless. 1 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 10, 2019) Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.

No stores here seem to be able to figure out what exactly they are. Except of course the seemingly endless bridal ...Read More shops of questionable quality. Not that quality is the biggest issue when the 1980s is your wedding theme, which is pretty much what they offer. There were puffed sleeves.

There's a falafel taqueria, because even the food is confused.

They have a hot sauce store with what appears to be used boots and hats.

At the women's boutiques, nestled in between shapeless overpriced beige and orange they have things like the town children's book which is about a cat that runs away. You root for the cat's escape.

The most fun store in town is an "antique" shop that's 90% made in China most definitely not antiques. In the front of that store they sell cheap beanie hats with Nazi eagles embroidered on and under the eagle "boy".

In the store windows on proud display are sweaters that actually made me appreciate both my grandmother and the 1990s because of how impossibly bad they were. Pepto pink and yellow wool in shapeless sack like clothing is apparently a bit hit there.

Half the stores offer wine. That's probably because you have to be pretty drunk to buy small bowls the size of a thumb meant for salt from the same store selling high waisted orange pants in shag carpet material.

The crowning glory is a gallery of rocks with phallic looking rocks that look frankly diseased.

The brewery has kinda gross beers that are all IPA sours that taste like straight vinegar.

It appears to be 95% women in their late 30s that need diets and definitely all have cats.

It's basically hipster hell. Read Less

Beacon New York is the Tree City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in Beacon New York for five years and have enjoyed the cultural activities and artsy field of this small town city that has provided me and my family with a great environment to live and experience great relationships. Beacon has lots of restaurants from all over ...Read More the world that provide very unique opportunities for individuals to eat from various cultures. The nightlife and atmosphere on Main Street in Beacon is very lively every night and you always have something unique to do in the city.

The best areas in Beacon are around the River Side Section and Mountain Side Section of town. The housing market in Beacon is thriving and houses generally hold their value and you will pay a pretty high price to live in Beacon, however, it's worth it for the quality of the neighborhoods and the amenities within this small town. We also have a train system that has daily commutes to New York City where you can also work and commute back and forth into Beacon. The school systems in Beacon are very good and my kids love the great atmosphere and friendships they have developed with their classmates. If you looking to move to New York, I highly recommend Beacon as one of those gems that will provide a quality lifestyle in a small town environment for individuals that want to live the quiet life. Read Less

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