Beacon is a city in Dutchess County, New York. It sits on the east bank of the Hudson River, directly opposite Newburgh, with Mount Beacon and the Hudson Highlands rising immediately to the east. Beacon is part of the wider Dutchess County market we cover.
Metro-North's Hudson Line has a station in Beacon. I-84 and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (the I-84 Hudson River crossing) are the main highway references, and NY-9D runs along the river corridor. We do not publish train times or commute estimates; check current Metro-North schedules and live traffic conditions for your own trip.
Dia Beacon, a contemporary art museum, is located in the city.
Housing in Beacon includes older city stock, hillside properties, and river-adjacent parcels. These are property types only - for what is actually available today, see the live listings on this page, since inventory changes constantly.
Confirm zoning, permitted uses, and assessments with the City of Beacon and with Dutchess County Real Property before relying on them. Lot lines and hillside conditions vary parcel by parcel.
Buyers comparing Beacon often also look at Cold Spring, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, and Kingston.
If you are considering Beacon as a weekend or second home, we can walk you through what to check. If you already own here and are thinking about a move, start with our sell page. We are licensed in New York and Connecticut only.
Census, Walk Score, Yelp, and school widgets shown on this page come from third-party sources. They are estimates and have not been verified by our team. School ratings are one organization's opinion and are not a recommendation; contact the Beacon City School District directly to confirm district lines and programs for a specific address. We do not steer buyers toward or away from any area.
14,629 people live in Beacon, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $52,902. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Beacon, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Legitgrub, Meli Greek Desserts, and Craftily Ever Aft Finds.
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| Dining | 0 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Dining | 0.09 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.1 miles | 228 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.12 miles | 121 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.14 miles | 47 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.07 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.11 miles | 3 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.14 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.16 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.19 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 0.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.13 miles | 11 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Beacon has 6,320 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Beacon do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,629 people call Beacon home. The population density is 3,087 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Office 17 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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