Binghamton, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
47,357 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,331 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$639 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Broome County
4
Binghamton Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Broome County
5
Binghamton Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 22
Feb 2 11 25
Mar 3 11 33
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 3 38
Dec 3 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 123, NY
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Schools

Binghamton High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

SUNY Broome Community College
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Davis College
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

United Health Services Hospitals, Inc
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lourdes Hospital
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Endless Mountains Health Systems
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
39 miles, NW • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
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