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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Beacon, NY vs Port Washington, NY

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Are people in Port Washington older or younger than people in Beacon?
- The Median Age in Port Washington is 2.2 years older than in Beacon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Port Washington or Beacon?
- Port Washington housing costs are 138.0% more expensive than Beacon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Port Washington or Beacon?
- The average commute for residents of Port Washington is 2.4 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 Port Washington?
Port Washington is a small city located on Long Island's North Shore near New York City with an incredible scenic harbor walk perfect for enjoying stunning sunsets while providing access to dozens of restaurants alongside convenient shopping opportunities.

 Beacon, NYPort Washington, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,807329,725,481
 Median Income$92,676  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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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Reviews for Port Washington    2 Reviews
Anne · Port Washington, NY
PW
Over 14 years ago

Port Washington is a good place to raise kids-- if you can afford it.  More

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kevin · Port Washington, NY
Cost of living
Over 16 years ago

expensive but worth  More

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