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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Hanover, NH vs Beacon, NY

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Are people in Beacon older or younger than people in Hanover?
- The Median Age in Beacon is 17.2 years older than in Hanover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beacon or Hanover?
- Beacon housing costs are 46.2% less expensive than Hanover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beacon or Hanover?
- The average commute for residents of Beacon is 22.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hanover.

Things to do in Hanover?
Hanover, NH sits in Grafton County on the banks of the Connecticut River. This small town has a population of about 11,000 people and is a popular destination for hikers looking to explore White Mountain National Forest or canoe down the river to experience its breathtaking views. Other popular attractions include Dartmouth College's Hood Museum of Art and Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge.

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.

 Hanover, NHBeacon, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,713329,725,481
 Median Income$146,198  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$793,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.84  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hanover    1 Reviews
S · Lebanon, NH
Big fish in a little pond syndrome
Over 7 years ago

Hanover/Lyme is where people from MA and NY and other states move so they can be big fish in little ponds. For the area, Hanover is a nice town but there are many such  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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