Beacon, New York

Population 15,488

Beacon is located in Dutchess County, NY. The population is 15,488, making Beacon the largest city in Dutchess County.

There are 5 public schools in Beacon with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Beacon is moderate , and there are 60 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Beacon is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Beacon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Beacon include Fishkill, Balmville and Nelsonville.

Beacon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33%

Crime Rate

51.98% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 48
  • Violent Crimes: 165
  • Robbery: 41
  • Burglary: 103
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 882

Registered Offenders

65.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 60 offenders in Beacon
  • 38.74 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 64

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Beacon, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Beacon's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Alpha & Omega School

New Covenant Learning Center

Oasis Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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60 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 23R1077 Beacon, New York 12508


  • 5 DAVIS ST BEACON, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 21A0660 Beacon, New York 12508


  • 93 SPRING VALLEY ST BEACON, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 23B1238 Beacon, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 11A0281 Beacon, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 15R1812 Beacon, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 20B0587 Beacon, New York 12508


  • NYS DOCCS Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive Inmate ID: 16A3885 Beacon, New York 12508

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Beacon, NY

Property Reports view all

84 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Beacon, NY issued 84 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 84 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 77 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Beacon, NY issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Beacon, NY
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,375
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,440
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,180
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,395

Zip Codes

12508 12524

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Beacon, NY has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Beacon, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Beacon, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.62°
  • February 30°
  • March 40.27°
  • April 50.77°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 74.65°
  • August 71.25°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 53.03°
  • November 42.03°
  • December 32.02°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Beacon, NY

Earthquakes
Beacon, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Beacon, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Beacon, NY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Beacon, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Beacon, NY: $62,917

Unemployment

Unemployment in Beacon is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.49%
White Collar - 62.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Sean Patrick Maloney

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Beacon, NY

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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