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Beacon, NY vs Kennesaw, GA

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Are people in Kennesaw older or younger than people in Beacon?
- The Median Age in Kennesaw is 4.4 years younger than in Beacon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennesaw or Beacon?
- Kennesaw housing costs are 14.3% less expensive than Beacon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennesaw or Beacon?
- The average commute for residents of Kennesaw is 4.7 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 Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

 Beacon, NYKennesaw, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,036329,725,481
 Median Income$92,676  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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