Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Vegatellian
Coffee Shop
Beacon Falls Cafe
Coffee Shop
Trax Espresso
Coffee Shop
Towne Crier
Coffee Shop
Mr V’s Deli
Coffee Shop
Cup & Saucer Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Crumb
Coffee Shop
Bank Square Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Bank Square Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Ready Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Story Screen Cinema
Cinema
Starn Studio
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Stadium
Dia:Beacon
Museum
Dutchess Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Motorcyclepedia Museum
Museum
Destinta Theaters
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Gourmetibles
Sweets
Main Street Delicatessen
Deli
Dogwood
Bar
Beacon Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Alpes
Sweets
Barking Frog
Bar
The Wherehouse
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mid Valley Wine & Liqour
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
La Roci Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
A&W / KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Hudson Valley Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) B
The Bagel Shoppe
Bakery
Beacon Natural Market
Grocery Store
Key Food
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Madam Brett Homestead
Park
Roundhouse Trail
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Beacon Dog Park
Park
Beacon Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Avenue Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hammond Plaza
Park
Long Dock Park
Park
Madame Brett Park
Park
Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Park
Dutchess Stadium
Park
Unico Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Colden Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Clinton Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Park
Leroy Park
Park
Downing Park
Park
Delano-Hitch Park
Park
Shops (11) D-
Abscission Barber
Hairdresser
La Bella Rosa Flowers
Florist
Rudy's Jewelry
Fashion
Nichols Hardware
Home Improvement
Beacon Central Gas & Deli
Convenience Store
Beacon Cycles
Bicycle
BJ's Antiques
Furniture
Bob's Corner Store
Convenience Store
Global Home
Interior Decoration
Montain Tops Outfitters
Clothing
Brett’s Hardware
Home Improvement
Hometown Deli
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Mid-Valley Mall
Mall
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Brett's True Value
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Party Beverages Inc
Mall
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in Beacon.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Main Street & Veteran's Place
Bus Stop
Beacon Post Office
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Route 9D & Main Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Beacon Train Station
Bus Stop
Beacon
Transit Station
Intermodal Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.2% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Beacon is 127/100 - which is 9% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Beacon crime rates are 1,071 per 100k, which is 50% lower than New York
Property Crime
969 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
102 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Beacon is $78,350 - which is 29% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$78,350 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
William H. Mase Hook & Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Beacon Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Ambulance Station
City of Beacon Fire Department
Fire Station
City of Beacon Police station
Police
Dutchess Junction Fire Station
Fire Station
Chelsea fire station #2
Fire Station
Slater Chemical Fire Company
Fire Station
Hook And Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
City of Newburgh Police
Police
Saint Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Hospital
FIshkill Town Police Department
Police
Town of Fishkill Police Department
Police
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
Hospital
Deco Associates LLC
Dentist
Quassaick Fire Engine Company of New Windsor
Fire Station
Rombout Fire District
Fire Station
Craft Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Mid-Hudson Pain Management and Physical Therapy
Clinic
Chelsea Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Middlehope Fire District
Fire Station
Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Cogitare Inc
Doctor
Hudson Valley Oral Surgery
Doctor
Jose M. Perez DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Beacon home prices are $313,900 - which is 10% higher than New York
Home Price
$313,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools C+

The Beacon graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to New York
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (5) A
Hudson Hills Academy-Beacon Campus
J V Forrestal Elementary School
Rombout Middle School
South Avenue School
Sargent School
Glenham School
Horizon-On-The-Hudson Magnet School
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
San Miguel Academy Of Newburgh
Bishop Dunn Memorial
South Middle School
Gams High Tech Magnet School
New Windsor School
Balmville School
St Mary School
High Schools (1) F
Beacon High School
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School
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ratings D+

Beacon has an overall rating of 58% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C
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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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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Beacon? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Madam Brett Homestead
      Roundhouse Trail
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Beacon Dog Park
      Beacon Memorial Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Story Screen Cinema
      Starn Studio
      Unknown Name
      Dia:Beacon
      Dutchess Stadium
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Motorcyclepedia Museum

      Food & Drink

      Gourmetibles
      Main Street Delicatessen
      Dogwood
      Beacon Wine & Liquor
      Alpes
      Barking Frog
      The Wherehouse
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Beacon? Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in Beacon.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beacon? The cost of living in Beacon is 127/100 - which is 9% higher than New York.
      Beacon
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beacon? Beacon crime rates are 1,071, which are 50% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,071 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      99%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Beacon? The median income in Beacon is $78,350 which is 29% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $78,35042% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,90734% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Beacon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Beacon home prices? Beacon home prices are $313,900 - which is 10% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $313,90070% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33040% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Beacon have good schools? The Beacon graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to New York
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Beacon a good place to live? Beacon has an overall rating of 58% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      7 total surveys

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