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Beacon, New York

city · Dutchess County

At a glance

14,834
Population
$471,600
Median home value (all homes)
55% above U.S. median
$569,746
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$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
88.13%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 132 — 32% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost58% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
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 Dutchess County Alliance for Business
Think Dutchess Alliance for Business is a small nonprofit agency with big goals. We wear many hats and can assist organizations with their business development needs in many different ways. We help establish relationships, build networks and generate resources to meet the needs of businesses and increase the economic viability of Dutchess County.
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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