Thinking About Moving to Beacon, NY from New York City?
If you have been considering relocating to Beacon, NY from NYC, or anywhere else, you are in good company. Every week people are contacting me about relocating to Beacon. Most of the people who reach out are current residents of NYC or Brooklyn. Beacon appeals to people from the city because it is a great location for commuters who may need to pop into the city on the spur of the moment.
Is Beacon, NY a Good Place to Live?
Beacon, NY is a multifaceted town on the Hudson River with an eclectic, artsy feel. Beacon is a great place to live on so many levels.
The people are friendly, and there’s always something to do. Beacon, NY has a lot of nature and hiking within walking distance to Main Street Shops and art galleries.
There are several parks and trails for hiking and biking. Beacon also has a vibrant craft beer & beverage scene with a few breweries and a distillery.
Beacon is also home to a few glass blowing and handmade glass lighting facilities – Niche Modern and Hudson Beach Glass.
Beacon is also known for it’s great coffee shops and art galleries.
There are a couple of world class chocolatiers – Hakan Chocolatier & Alps Sweet Shop.
Beacon has a diverse food scene and some great places to hear live music.
While Beacon doesn’t have higher education in the city, you can venture across the river to Newburgh or head up to Poughkeepsie for colleges and higher learning opportunities.
Pros and Cons of Living in Beacon New York
Living in Beacon, New York
Beacon has a thriving music, storytelling and cultural scene. Check out the Howland Cultural Center for events!
Beacon is a multifaceted town full of eclectic people and diverse interests. The art scene is off the charts and the music scene right there with it. You can have a wonderful dinner overlooking the waterfall at Fishkill Creek or grab a burger from one of many restaurants in town.
Want to hike, bike or kayak? Beacon has you covered. You don’t have to leave town to enjoy the outdoors! You can even get up in the morning with the other early birds and hike up Mt Beacon. It’s actually a thing!
Love sunsets? Head down to Long Dock Park every night to watch the sunset behind the hills of Newburgh across the river. Long Dock is an excellent place to go when you want to get lost in your thoughts and the vastness of the Hudson River in the part of the Hudson Valley.
Are there CONS to Living in Beacon?
There are a couple of downsides right now:
1. Cost of living is increasing and home prices are skyrocketing – average home prices are in the mid-500s right now and the real estate market is competitive.
2. Main Street and the area is becoming more congested on the weekends as tourists migrate up from NYC.
3. People complain that there isn’t enough parking and that Main Street is cramped, however, if you are not married to parking directly on Main Street in front of the place you want to go into – there are quite a few FREE public parking lots one block off of Main Street. It just requires a little patience and footwork to get you where you want to go!
4. Shopping for big ticket or mass market items. This is a PRO and a CON! If you want to hit up a Target for some big box items, you’ll have to drive about 20+ minutes to Wappingers Falls or Newburgh.
5. Groceries – Beacon has lots of smaller, independent shops but only a Key Foods grocery store for your staples or a Rite-Aid for your pharmacy items. There is a natural market and grocer on Main Street to cover your natural grocer and vegan/gluten free needs. The closest grocery stores other than Key Foods are in Cold Spring or Fishkill – and the closest Trader Joes is 35 minutes away in Danbury, CT
I hope you enjoy my quick recap of the town & current real estate market to help you! I’m a local licensed real estate salesperson and would be happy to help you on your journey to Beacon or anywhere in the Hudson Valley.
I’ve lived in Beacon since 2018 and love everything it has to offer! From the quaint Main Street to proximity of everything the Hudson Valley has to offer. It’s a wonderful place to call home!
Moving to Beacon or Selling Your Beacon Home?
Give me a call to talk about how I can help you achieve your goals for home ownership in Beacon today. Carlin Felder | Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty – Hudson Valley Relocation Real Estate Agent in Beacon, NY (845) 554-7345 – Cell 📩 carlin.felder@exprealty.com | www.thehudsonupstateteam.com
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