At a Glance
Median Income
$44,331
$30,230 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
Zillow: $177,440
Median Rent
$867/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
798/100K
4,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Binghamton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Binghamton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Binghamton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Binghamton residents earn a median household income of $44,331 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,230. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Binghamton is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,440. Median rent is $867/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Binghamton reports 798 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,288/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Binghamton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Binghamton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population47,357
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density4,519/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,331
Per Capita$30,230
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$867
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$177,440
Housing Units24,795
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent798/100K
Property4,288/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault551/100K
Burglary938/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation860 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Binghamton was founded in 1834.
The median home in Binghamton was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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