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3.8
Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, USA. Beacon is part of Poughkeepsie – Newburgh – Middletown, New York.
It was named after the historic lighthouse lights that erupted from the top of the Fishkill Mountains to alert the Continental Army of British troop movements. Originally an industrial city on the banks of the Hudson, Beacon experienced a renaissance that began in 2003 with the emergence of Dia Beacon, one of the premier contemporary art museums in the States. The recent growth has sparked controversy over development and zoning issues.
The area known as Beacon was inhabited by both Matteavan and Fishkill Landing villages in 1709.
Overall Score
3.8
- Air quality: 19 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 14,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 31 Mbps
- Best wireless: t-mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Booking
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: Beehive
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2300
- Monthly costs for family: $5200
- Monthly costs for local: $1500
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $1.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $3.5
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