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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia Richardson

Binghamton is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. With a population of 47,357, Binghamton is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, bu...

11 replies 10 upvotes living
Sophia Richardson

What surprised you most about Binghamton?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. With a population of 47,357, Binghamton is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lo...

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Cameron Moore

Things that make Binghamton unique

Hey, You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Th...

29 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Jack Stewart

First time home buyer in Binghamton

Just moved here 6 months ago and Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts.

2 replies 15 upvotes housing
Emma Peterson

Rent vs buy in Binghamton -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $44,331 in Binghamton. The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up....

4 replies 29 upvotes housing
Cameron Moore

Housing in Binghamton compared to Indianapolis

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

2 replies 4 upvotes housing
Sophia Richardson

What I wish I knew before living in Binghamton

Hi all, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 21.8%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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William S.

Day-to-day life in Binghamton, NY

I'm single, late 30s, and Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say ...

6 replies 12 upvotes living
phoenixwalker2026

Rent in Binghamton getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters.

8 replies 22 upvotes housing
Cora Long

Binghamton housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey, I've been here for 10 years and The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 21.8%, which is higher than I expected. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outd...

5 replies 4 upvotes housing
Madison B.

Rent in Binghamton getting crazy

Hey, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,357 people. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Cheers. There's a real sense of community i...

3 replies 14 upvotes housing
Serenity

Raising a family in Binghamton -thoughts?

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

3 replies 9 upvotes living
Christina K.

Things Binghamton needs to improve

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community...

2 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
milwaukee_julia

Why I chose Binghamton over bigger cities

Hey, I've been here for 19 years and The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Poverty rate is 21.8%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,357 people. The city has invested a lot in...

7 replies 1 upvotes living
Christina K.

Housing market in Binghamton right now

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Binghamton sits at 798.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situ...

2 replies 15 upvotes housing
milwaukee_julia

Affordable areas near Binghamton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 53-year-old graphic designer and Crime rate is something to consider -Binghamton sits at 798.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but yo...

30 replies 5 upvotes housing
milwaukee_julia

Freelancing from Binghamton -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,357 people. Median household income is $44,331, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. Average t...

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William S.

Anyone else love living in Binghamton?

Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. Household incomes average around $44,331 in Binghamton. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The schoo...

19 replies 14 upvotes living
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