salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,880 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 122 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beacon?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beacon
| Size | Beacon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,514 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,180 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,232 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beacon overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Beacon, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Beacon
Life in Beacon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beacon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,500 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $471,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beacon, NY?
Renting in Beacon costs a median of about $1,772 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Beacon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,880 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beacon cheap or expensive?
Beacon is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $116,326. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beacon?
The median homeowner in Beacon pays $7,958 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Beacon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beacon?
The median home value in Beacon is $471,600, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,834 people live in Beacon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.