Poughkeepsie metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Beekman, NY
$537,450Median listing price
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About Beekman
Beekman is a growing suburban-rural town on Dutchess County's southern tier — Sylvan Lake, large-lot subdivisions, and remaining farmland along the Putnam border. Housing is mostly 1980s–2000s colonials and newer construction on acreage, with lake cottages around Sylvan Lake, drawing commuters who want space near I-84.
Home prices in Beekman
The median listing price in Beekman is $537,450.
Top places in Beekman
- Sylvan Lake — the town's lake community with beaches and boating.
- Beekman Rec Park — town park with sports fields and trails.
- Green Haven area — rural landscapes in the town's east.
- Dover Stone Church is just east in Dover (easy day trip).
- Taconic State Parkway access at the town's edge.
- Local farms and orchards along Route 216.
Commuting from Beekman
- No rail in town; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line is Beacon (~20 min west) (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
- I-84 clips the town's southwest corner.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~90–110 minutes (longer with traffic).
Beekman FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Beekman, NY?
The median listing price in Beekman is $537,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Beekman, NY?
No rail in town; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line is Beacon (~20 min west) (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.