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Beacon, NY vs Barnstable Town, MA

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Are people in Barnstable Town older or younger than people in Beacon?
- The Median Age in Barnstable Town is 7.4 years older than in Beacon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Barnstable Town or Beacon?
- Barnstable Town housing costs are 35.3% more expensive than Beacon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Barnstable Town or Beacon?
- The average commute for residents of Barnstable Town is 14.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Beacon.

Things to do in Beacon?
Beacon, NY is an attractive city situated on the Hudson River north of New York City featuring several spectacular spots such as Dia:Beacon exhibiting modern art or Hudson Highlands State Park ideal for hiking and camping; they organize unique events like Beacon Sloop Club Clearwater Festival each summer.

Things to do in Barnstable Town?
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts can offer tourists the opportunity to explore its cobblestone streets while visiting historical sites at the John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum or take a swim at Sandy Neck Beach

 Beacon, NYBarnstable Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,556329,725,481
 Median Income$92,676  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.31  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews
Carlin · Beacon, NY
Beacon is the Best
Over 3 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Kirsten · New York, NY
Tasteless and disorganized
Over 6 years ago

Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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anna · Rutherford, NJ
Bought a condo
Over 8 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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Jill · Redwood City, CA
Quaint and beautiful
Over 5 years ago

I spent summers in Hyannis Port, and love it. Quiet, pretty, and quaint area. The only downside is the number of tourists that come in the  More

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