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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fishkill, NY vs Beacon, NY

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Are people in Beacon older or younger than people in Fishkill?
- The Median Age in Beacon is 4.5 years younger than in Fishkill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beacon or Fishkill?
- Beacon housing costs are 6.6% less expensive than Fishkill housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beacon or Fishkill?
- The average commute for residents of Beacon is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fishkill.

Things to do in Fishkill?
Fishkill, NY is a small town located in Dutchess County, just south of the Hudson River. It is a charming, rural community that is home to just over 10,000 people. The town has several shops and restaurants, as well as great outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and canoeing.

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.

 Fishkill, NYBeacon, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,713329,725,481
 Median Income$85,999  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$456,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.39  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fishkill    1 Reviews
Mark · Fishkill, NY
Amazing! Come check it out!
Over 4 years ago

I lived hear for around 10 years. Great place great stores and most importantly much better than east  More

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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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