Beacon City, NY

Living in Beacon City

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 71
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 33
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 51
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Schools 48
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Residents

14k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$279k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$313 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beacon City

United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Dutchess County14

Property Crime in Beacon City

United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Dutchess County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 13
Feb 28 3 11
Mar 37 4 9
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 30 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Beacon City, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Beacon City, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Beacon City, NY

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Vassar College
13 miles, N
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Marist College
15 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Beacon City, NY

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Airports

Airports near Beacon City, NY

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Laguardia Airport
50 miles, S
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