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Beacon, NY

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Population
14,931
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
135 ft
Median Home Value
$471,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$107,859
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityNewburgh, New York2.8 miles away · 28,059 residents.

About Beacon

Beacon is a Hudson River city in Dutchess County, named for the signal fires once lit on the nearby Fishkill Mountains during the Revolutionary War. Its modern reputation is strongly tied to Dia Beacon, the large contemporary art museum that helped reshape the old industrial riverfront. Mount Beacon, historic mills, Main Street shops, and Metro-North access all add to its pull. Beacon feels like a former factory town that found new life through art, hiking, and Hudson Valley weekend energy.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+97.6rating

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