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Beacon Falls residents are there for each other
While residents of the rural town of Beacon Falls, about 15 miles outside of New Haven, travel for most of their shopping, they can find community in their own backyard. “I have lived here my entire life,” says Elizabeth Setaro-Posick, director of Beacon Falls Public Library. “People help each other here. It’s like a New England Mayberry.” This town continues to find ways to get together, be it supporting the high school’s football team or attending the annual carnival put on by the local fire department. With the Naugatuck State Forest and several parks in the neighborhood, there are plenty of opportunities for locals to get outside. Students attend the highly rated Regional School District 16, which earns an A-minus from Niche. “It goes to show that a lot of people stay here for life, or move out and come back,” Setaro-Posick says. “It feels like home.”
Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls serves grades 9 through 12
Citizens of Beacon Falls pay their respects
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Beacon Falls residents surrounded by the outdoors
One of Beacon Falls’ defining features is the nature that surrounds the area. “There’s a lot of outdoor activities,” Setaro-Posick says. Part of Naugatuck State Forest’s 5000 acres spill into town and offers several miles of scenic hiking trails, including the 1.6-mile-long Toby’s Rock Mountain Loop. Riverbend Park, which sits in the middle of the neighborhood, lets out onto the fast currents of the Naugatuck River, which skilled kayakers and canoers can explore. At the Beacon Falls Recreation Complex, kids can run around the playground or compete in a recreational baseball or softball league. When they need a break from the outdoors, residents can visit the Beacon Falls Public Library. “We are a hub for knowledge and fun,” Setaro-Posick says. Besides an extensive collection of books, the library regularly hosts events for kids, such as story time and literacy programs, and adults, including craft workshops.
The Beacon Falls Public Library is located on the top floor of the town hall building.
The scenic Naugatuck River runs through Beacon Falls.
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Residents travel 5 miles to nearest grocery stores
There is only one convenience store in the area, Beacon Falls Xpressmart. “We don’t have a grocery shop in town,” Setaro-Posick says. Locals will travel about 5 miles to Stop & Shop or about 6 miles to Big Y Supermarket. For any other essentials, they can visit Walmart, approximately 7 miles away, or Target, about 8 miles away and drive about 9 miles to Home Depot. What Beacon Falls does have is several locally owned restaurants, including The Original Antonio’s, which serves Italian food. “The food is phenomenal,” Setaro-Posick says. “Every time I go, it is so good.” The Tap House is one of the newer additions to the neighborhood, opening in 2023. It features a rotating selection of brews made across Connecticut and weekly live performances.
Stop&Shop of Seymour is one of the local grocery shopping options for Beacon Falls residents.
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Farmhouses and ranch styles common in Beacon Falls
Trees surround the grassy lots that stretch to the hilly roads of Beacon Falls, which often have wide driveways and two-car garages. Many residents live in farmhouses and Colonial Revivals, although there are also several bilevels, split levels and ranch-styles with either vinyl or stone exteriors. These early to mid-20th-century properties can cost between $270,000 and $400,000, while some new traditional homes scattered throughout the town can cost more than $425,000. There are also some condos, with prices for a two-bedroom unit typically falling between $215,000 and $350,000 and monthly fees that start at about $325.
This charming farmhouse resides in Beacon Falls
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Town shows support for Woodland Hawks
As part of Regional High School 16, students can start at Laurel Ledge Elementary School, which receives a B from Niche. Both Long River Middle School and Woodland Regional High School earn a B-plus. The town often shows up to support the Woodland Hawks’ athletic events, from football to baseball games. “Sports are big in this town,” Setaro-Posick says.
Laurel Ledge School in Beacon Falls is a public elementary school
Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls serves grades 9 through 12
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Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is held every summer
The Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is a long-standing town tradition, dating back to 1963. The annual fundraiser for the local fire department features rides, food and live entertainment. The three-day summer event kicks off its final day with the Beacon Hose parade, where local organizations including the fire department and ambulance corps march down Main Street.
State Route brings drivers into New Haven
Connecticut Route 8 runs through the neighborhood, leading into New Haven and the Tweed New Haven Airport, which is about 20 miles away and flies to about 20 cities across the east coast. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Beacon Falls station is in the middle of town and offers an 85-mile, or about 2-hour-long, train ride into New York City.
Beacon Falls is right next to Route 8, taking you down to Bridgeport and beyond
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Health and safety in and around Beacon Falls
The closest emergency room to town is at Griffin Hospital Emergency Department, about 9 miles away. The hospital is designated a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and specializes in crisis intervention. Beacon Falls experiences little crime when compared to the national average, earning two out of 10 on the CAP Index.
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Parks in this Area
Arrowhead Grove
French Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Mattheis Park
Veterans Park Beacon Falls
Hummel Little League Park
Baseball/Softball
Chatfield Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
34 min drive
Train
Beacon Falls Station
Bus
Pines Bridge Rd & Ideal Products
Bus
Nej Inc & Pines Bridge Rd
Bus
N Main St & Irving Gas
Bus
Railroad Ave & Bankers Choice Prods
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beacon Falls
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beacon Falls, CT sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Beacon Falls, CT over the last 12 months is $436,559, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,127
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,603
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,644
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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