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Binghamton
  • Town in New York
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Binghamton

#5 in Best Places to Live in Broome County
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Binghamton is a town in New York with a population of 47,828. Binghamton is in Broome County. Living in Binghamton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Binghamton there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Binghamton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Binghamton are above average.
    Population
    47,828
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $95,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $771
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      597.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      116.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      725.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,420.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      229.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Binghamton

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,012
    National
    $69,021
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