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Beacon, New York, in Dutchess county, is 27 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 52 miles N of New York, New York. The city is included in the Dutchess County metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,808 people lived in Beacon.
In Beacon, about 45% of adults are married.
Approximately 32% of Beacon is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Beacon.
In 2000, Beacon had a median family income of $53,811.
Beacon residents donated more money ($3,050) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 56% of living spaces in Beacon are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Beacon, with the choice of small rental properties there.
In Beacon, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Beacon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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The Teller house (Fishkill-on-Hudson) between 1900 and 1910
Matteawan [i.e. Beacon (the Teller House, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson]) c1903.
Mount Beacon Casino and power house (Fishkill-on-the-Hudson) between 1900 and 1910
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