Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
19%
Beacon
Beacon, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,444
Population
13,746
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Experience the charming small-town lifestyle on the banks of the Hudson
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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.
Explore the City
Long Dock Park is a beautiful waterside park in Beacon.
Beacon is a beautiful town to call home.
The train station in Beacon is a commuter hub.
Check out The Vinyl Room, one of Beacon's hotspots.
Take a stroll with the family through Beacon.
Make new friends in Beacon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,797
Average: $117,002
Education
5,193
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Beacon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Beacon, NY is $2,381 for a studio, $2,444 for one bedroom, $2,977 for two bedrooms, and $4,421 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beacon has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,444/month
619 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Beacon, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
J V Forrestal Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
234 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
244 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
281 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
592 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
831 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Clearwater Hudson River Sloop
- Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
- Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
- Hudson Highlands State Park
- Sharpe Reservation
Military Bases
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- 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.