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Beacon, NY

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Experience the charming small-town lifestyle on the banks of the Hudson

River Suburb Public Transportation Rail Service Nature Outdoors Golf Interstate

Along the Hudson River, Beacon, New York combines artistic spirit with small-town appeal. Home to approximately 13,700 residents, this Hudson Valley community has transformed since the opening of Dia:Beacon contemporary art museum. Main Street features independent boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants, while the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation. The rental market reflects local demand, with average rents ranging from $2,353 for a one-bedroom to $2,751 for a two-bedroom apartment, showing a 4.3% annual increase. Beacon's housing includes apartments near the train station and historic homes throughout its established neighborhoods.

Mount Beacon Park provides hiking trails leading to panoramic Hudson Valley views, while Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park offers waterfront access. The Howland Cultural Center, housed in a Richard Morris Hunt-designed building, hosts performances and exhibitions. The city's industrial past, once known for hat manufacturing, is evident in the converted factory buildings that now house artists' studios and galleries. The Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line connects Beacon to New York City, and the downtown area features a preserved 1926 traffic signal. University Settlement Park includes public swimming facilities and a disc golf course, adding to Beacon's recreational amenities.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Beacon, NY is $2,378 for a studio, $2,452 for one bedroom, $2,975 for two bedrooms, and $4,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beacon has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,452/month
619 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

J V Forrestal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

224 Students

South Avenue School

Public

Grades PK-5

256 Students

Sargent School

Public

Grades PK-5

274 Students

Rombout Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

615 Students

Beacon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

830 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Clearwater Hudson River Sloop
  • Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
  • Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
  • Hudson Highlands State Park
  • Sharpe Reservation

Airports

  • New York Stewart International
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.