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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Beacon, NY vs Rochester, MI

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Are people in Rochester older or younger than people in Beacon?
- The Median Age in Rochester is 0.6 years younger than in Beacon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rochester or Beacon?
- Rochester housing costs are 1.4% less expensive than Beacon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rochester or Beacon?
- The average commute for residents of Rochester is 8.5 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 Rochester?
Rochester, MI is a small city located in Oakland County, just north of Detroit. It is home to 8,000 residents who enjoy its many parks and recreational facilities as well as nearby lakes and rivers. The city is also known for its historic downtown business district with unique shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

 Beacon, NYRochester, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,048329,725,481
 Median Income$92,676  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Rochester    2 Reviews
Terry · Rochester, MI
Weather
Over 14 years ago

The winters are very cold and some snow days can be quite challenging. The summers are great with very little humidty and  More

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Crumby · Rochester, MI
Over-crowded
Over 16 years ago

Back in the 1970's and early 1980's, Rochester was a nice quiet little town that people lived in to get away from the craziness of other areas in Oakland and Macomb  More

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