There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Beacon, New York. This includes 3 facilities in Beacon and 18 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in New York is around $123, with costs ranging between $41 and $347 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,684, with costs ranging from around $1,217 up to $10,413. The average yearly cost is $44,205, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Beacon, New York
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- Beacon scores lower than the New York average of 71.
- Beacon scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Craig House Center, St Luke's Cornwall Hospital, and Keller Army Community Hospital.
- There are 26 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wingate at Beacon, Elant at Fishkill, and McClelland Home For Adults.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 125 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 88 golf courses in or around the city, including Southern Dutchess Country Club, Fishkill Golf Course, and Powelton Club, The.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Downing Park, Storm King State Park, and Algonquin Park.
- There are 51 churches in or near the city, including St Luke\'s Episcopal Church, Christ United Methodist Church, and Our Lady of Loretto Church.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 118 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 7 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 78 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.73% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $72,085, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $62,710, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $28,064, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,600 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.40%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Beacon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Beacon has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Beacon has an average population density of 1,365.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Beacon have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Beacon has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.85%.
Located in Dutchess County, Beacon is a small city in New York. It is included in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown metropolitan area. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 533,910 residents, there are 19,880 within the city limits. Approximately 24% of the local populace are over 55.
Beacon has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's average household income is $63,000 ($28,000 per person), versus the average of $62,000 for the entire state of New York. The average home price in Beacon is $372,000, which is higher than the state average of $328,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.4%.
Beacon has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The city gets high levels of rainfall annually. Beacon has good air quality and an average crime rate compared to other American cities.