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Beacon is a city in Dutchess County, New York, with a population of approximately 13,769.

Population14,834
Median Home Value$471,600
Median Income$93,347
Area4.74 sq mi

How Beacon Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Dutchess County
7.06%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Dutchess County
98 / 100

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NewsFEB 18, 2026

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