Beacon, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

13,723

Unemployment

3.6%

Poverty

8.4%

Median Home

$313,900

Median Income

$78,350

Median Rent

$1,330

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Beacon SnackAbility

9
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Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

8.5

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Beacon, NY Crime Report

138
Total Crimes

986.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

-57.94%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Beacon / 100k People	New York / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	138	986.8	1,774.5	2,346.0

Violent Crime	15	107.3	363.8	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	4.2	6.5
Robbery	2	14.3	90.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	12	85.8	240.7	279.7
Property Crime	123	879.6	1,410.7	1,958.2
Burglary	22	157.3	165.5	314.2
Larceny	96	686.5	1,143.6	1,398.0
Car Theft	5	35.8	101.7	246.0

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Beacon, NY Cost Of Living

120
Beacon's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Beacon	New York	National Average
Overall	120	119	100

Services	124	112	100
Groceries	108	110	100
Health	117	102	100
Housing	128	144	100
Transportation	117	105	100
Utilities	132	99	100

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Beacon, NY Photos

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Rankings for Beacon in New York

Ranks #67 in Best Places To Live In New York

Ranks #71 in Most Dangerous Places In New York

Ranks #71 in Cheapest Places To Live In New York

Map Of Beacon, NY

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Population over time in Beacon

Year	Population	% Change
2020	13,723	-3.9%
2019	14,279	0.0%
2018	14,279	-0.1%
2017	14,289	-0.6%
2016	14,375	-0.4%
2015	14,437	-1.9%
2014	14,724	-4.9%
2013	15,488	-0.3%
2012	15,536	0.3%
2011	15,494	-

Race / Ethnicity in Beacon

White

59.6% (8,175)

African American

13.0% (1,779)

American Indian

0.2% (26)

Asian

2.8% (378)

Hawaiian

0.2% (30)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

4.4% (608)

Hispanic

19.9% (2,727)

Race	Beacon	NY	USA
White	59.6%	55.2%	60.1%
African American	13.0%	14.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.8%	8.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.6%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.4%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	19.9%	19.1%	18.2%

Gender in Beacon

Female

53.2% (7,303)

Male

46.8% (6,420)

Gender	Beacon	NY	USA
Female	53.2%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.8%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Beacon for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (411)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (686)

High School / GED

25.0% (3,430)

Some College

20.0% (2,744)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (1,372)

Bachelor's Degree

22.0% (3,019)

Master's Degree

13.0% (1,783)

Professional Degree

1.0% (137)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (137)

Education	Beacon	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	13.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Beacon, New York

Less than $10,000

2.6% (36,086)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.8% (66,541)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.0% (96,741)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.7% (118,751)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.2% (139,994)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.6% (213,702)

$75,000 to $99,999

7.6% (103,907)

$100,000 to $149,999

21.7% (297,391)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.3% (155,349)

$200,000 or more

10.5% (143,833)

Income	Beacon	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	2.6%	6.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.8%	4.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.0%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.7%	7.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.2%	10.4%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.6%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	7.6%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	21.7%	16.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.3%	8.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	10.5%	11.5%	8.3%