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Beacon, New York

city · Dutchess County

At a glance

14,834
Population
$471,600
Median home value
55% above U.S. median
$1,658/mo
Median rent
23% above U.S. median
$107,859
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
41.4 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
7.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Bard College - Fishkill Correctional Facility Non-degree
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates90%
College graduates48.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Beacon
county Dutchess County Alliance for Business
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
state Llyod Economic Development
state Lysander  Economic Development
state New York State Electric & Gas Economic Development
state Queensbury Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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