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Newburgh town (Orange County), NY vs Beacon, NY

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Are people in Beacon older or younger than people in Newburgh town (Orange County)?
- The Median Age in Beacon is 3.1 years younger than in Newburgh town (Orange County).

Are housing costs cheaper in Beacon or Newburgh town (Orange County)?
- Beacon housing costs are 10.5% more expensive than Newburgh town (Orange County) housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beacon or Newburgh town (Orange County)?
- The average commute for residents of Beacon is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Newburgh town (Orange County).

Things to do in Newburgh town (Orange County)?
Newburgh Town NY can be found northeast Poughkeepsie widely known primarily due natural sites perfect for fishing, hiking or biking offering tons ways have fun like boating, fishing or swimming in addition to modern amenities like fitness centers and stores!

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.

 Newburgh town (Orange County), NYBeacon, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,713329,725,481
 Median Income$96,020  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$386,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.96  Unlock26.38
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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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