How long is the commute from Beacon, NY?
Workers who live in Beacon, NY take an average of 41.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.3% of workers drive alone to work.
11.9% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 11.9%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Beacon get to work
| Means of transportation | Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.3% (±5.2 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 6.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.9% (±3.4 points) | 3.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.0 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±4.6 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Beacon, the average commute is higher than in Dutchess County (31.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beacon, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Dutchess County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dutchess County, Beacon ranks 1 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beacon
| Vehicles available | Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.2% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.3% (±6.2 points) | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±5.3 points) | 36.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±3.8 points) | 20.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Beacon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dutchess County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Beacon
| Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±4.6 points) | 15.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±2.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Beacon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dutchess County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Beacon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon | — | 41.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Town of Fishkill | 2.3 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Newburgh | 2.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Balmville | 3.5 mi | 39.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Windsor (community) | 4.2 mi | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Village of Fishkill | 4.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Village of Nelsonville | 5.2 mi | 35.9 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Park | 5.4 mi | 39.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gardnertown | 5.4 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Fishkill, NY (36.1 minutes), Newburgh, NY (25.5 minutes), New Windsor (community), NY (34.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon | 41.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 2 | Town of Union Vale | 40.4 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Town of Beekman | 37.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Town of Pawling | 37.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) | 36.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Town of East Fishkill | 36.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Town of Fishkill | 36.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Beacon
How long is the average commute in Beacon?
Workers who live in Beacon, NY take an average of 41.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beacon without a car?
7.1% of households in Beacon have no vehicle, and 11.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beacon?
21.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Beacon worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York (county subdivision:05100, in state:36 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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