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Crime in Beacon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Beacon. Key points include:
There were 117 total crimes in Beacon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Beacon is 766.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Beacon is 111.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Beacon is 655.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Beacon is -63.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Beacon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Beacon / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 117 | 766.4 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 111.4 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 26.2 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 78.6 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 100 | 655.0 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 52.4 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 84 | 550.2 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 52.4 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Beacon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Beacon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Beacon is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Beacon is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Beacon is $538,601.
The median income in Beacon is $107,859.
Beacon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Beacon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Beacon | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 158 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Beacon, NY Weather
The average high in Beacon is 61.6° and the average low is 40.3°.
There are 82.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 36.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Beacon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Beacon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Beacon
The current population in Beacon is 14,834. The population has decreased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,834 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 14,629 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 13,876 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 13,713 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 13,723 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 13,634 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 14,279 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 14,279 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,289 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 14,375 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 14,437 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 14,724 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 15,488 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 15,536 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 15,494 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beacon
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Beacon is:
62.0% White with 9,194 White residents.
8.8% African American with 1,312 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 432 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 89 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 794 Two Or More residents.
20.2% Hispanic with 3,003 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Beacon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Beacon
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Beacon is 49.9% female with 7,404 female residents.
Beacon is 50.1% male with 7,429 male residents.
| Gender | Beacon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beacon for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Beacon completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Beacon completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Beacon completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Beacon completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Beacon completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Beacon completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Beacon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Beacon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Beacon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Beacon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Beacon, New York
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5.8% of households in Beacon earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Beacon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Beacon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Beacon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Beacon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Beacon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Beacon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Beacon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in Beacon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.3% of households in Beacon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Beacon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
