Beacon, NY—12508
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $533,000 | 3.7% |
| Single Family | $540,000 | 3.6% |
| Condos | $367,000 | 4.3% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | $316,000 | 4.6% |
2 Bed | $467,000 | 2.9% |
3 Bed | $533,000 | 3.7% |
4 Bed | $665,000 | 5.2% |
| 5 Bed | $745,000 | 3.0% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Beacon, NY
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Beacon, NY is $2,840, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Beacon, NY is studios: $1,920, 1-bedrooms: $2,720, 2-bedrooms: $2,640, 3-bedrooms: $3,700, 4-bedrooms: $4,850. The most common rental property sizes in Beacon, NY are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.1% and 34.1% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,700 | $2,840 |
| Studio Rent | $1,850 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $2,800 | $2,720 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $2,300 | $2,640 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $3,300 | $3,700 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $3,900 | $4,850 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Beacon, NY
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Beacon, NY is 68. This is a increase of 23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $725,000 | 9.0% |
Listing Count | 86 | 67.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.5% | 67.0% |
Days on Market | 68 | 23.0% |
Demographics — Beacon, NY
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Beacon, NY has a population of 19,500, which has decreased by -1.2% over the past 5 years. Beacon, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 41.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.2% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 19,500 | -1.2% |
% Under 18 | 18.1% | -2.2% |
% Seniors | 14.6% | 0.0% |
% WFH | 18.2% | 156.3% |
% w/ College Degree | 41.5% | 24.6% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Beacon, NY is a predominantly white area, with 64.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 9.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Beacon, NY is hispanic, making up 18.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.8% of the population in Beacon, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 14.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 64.2% | 9.6% |
% Black | 13.5% | -21.5% |
% Hispanic | 18.6% | -5.6% |
% Asian | 1.6% | -23.8% |
% Foreign Born | 9.8% | -14.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Beacon, NY
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 249 mortgage originations in Beacon, NY, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Beacon, NY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 249 |
% Conventional Loans | 95.0% |
% Government Loans | 5.0% |
% Investor Loans | 2.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 5.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Beacon, NY
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Beacon, NY under the Section 8 program is 27.4%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Beacon, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 950 |
Total Units Section 8 | 950 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 27.4% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 76.4% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$1,170 | $2,800 | $1,630 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$220 | $2,300 | $2,080 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$650 | $3,300 | $2,650 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$1,030 | $3,900 | $2,870 |
Affordability — Beacon, NY
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 5.1 |
| Median Home Price | $533,000 |
| Median Household Income | $88,500 |