Binghamton Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
4,568 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,828 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.9% 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 15 23
Feb 2 11 25
Mar 3 11 33
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 3 3 39
Dec 3 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 121, NY
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Schools

Brookside Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Macarthur School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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

Lourdes Hospital
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Endless Mountains Health Systems
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
42 miles, N • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
51 miles, NW • 1 star
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