Beacon
City in New York, United States
Overview
Beacon is a charming small city on the Hudson River renowned for its blossoming arts scene, historic downtown, and proximity to hiking trails like Mount Beacon. Its walkable main street and creative community attract both weekenders from NYC and residents seeking a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
445
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.50°, -73.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,270
Local Cost
$2,200
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
381 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1054.0
Airport
SWF
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.