Broome County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
197,738 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,059 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$774 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Binghamton Metro Area
3
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

Binghamton Metro Area
4
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 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 4 38
Dec 3 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 51, NY Assembly District 121, NY
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Schools

Chenango Bridge Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Chenango Valley High School
2 miles, NW • 5 star
Chenango Valley Middle School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Chenango Forks Middle School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

SUNY Broome Community College
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Davis College
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lourdes Hospital
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
19 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

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