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Beacon, NY vs Cortlandt, NY

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Are people in Cortlandt older or younger than people in Beacon?
- The Median Age in Cortlandt is 3.0 years older than in Beacon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cortlandt or Beacon?
- Cortlandt housing costs are 47.8% more expensive than Beacon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cortlandt or Beacon?
- The average commute for residents of Cortlandt is 3.5 minutes longer 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 Cortlandt?
Cortlandt, New York lies within Westchester county giving people a variety of recreation venues including Croton Point Park plus multiple employment opportunities through Indian Point Energy Center.

 Beacon, NYCortlandt, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,495329,725,481
 Median Income$92,676  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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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