Binghamton Metro Area, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
245,844 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,347 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$631 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$771 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 22
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 3 11 33
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 3 38
Dec 2 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 124, NY
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Schools

Maine-Endwell Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
George F Johnson Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Maine Memorial School
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Davis College
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elmira Business Institute
5 miles, S • 1 star
Binghamton University
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Lourdes Hospital
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
Endless Mountains Health Systems
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
32 miles, N • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
44 miles, W • 1 star
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