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Beacon, NY — ZIP 12508

Population: 19,566 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12508 (Beacon, NY) is $565,231 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 111.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,940/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$565,231

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

111.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$565,231
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+130.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$565,231
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$510,000
Median list price
$454,930
Median price per sqft
$365
1-year sale-price change
+14.0%
Median days on market
111.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
8
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,940/mo
1-year rent change
+8.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL, J V FORRESTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL, SARGENT SCHOOL, SOUTH AVENUE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wappinger Creek (7.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
Annual snowfall
33.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
333
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,822
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,553

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER, MONTEFIORE ST LUKE'S CORNWALL, HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-409 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
56.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,672
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,135
Average weekly wage
$1,233
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
225

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 12508State medianUS median
Median home value$565,231$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$510,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market112 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,940/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,672$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 12508?
$565,231.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12508?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12508?
Median days on market: 111.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12508?
Typical rent: $2,940/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12508?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 12508 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12508?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12508?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12508?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12508?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12508 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 12508?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12508?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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