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Binghamton University, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Broome County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,921 Population 8,873/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Binghamton University, NY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
660/100K
74% above
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Binghamton University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Binghamton University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Binghamton University a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Binghamton University reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,430/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Binghamton University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Binghamton University 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

Population6,921
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density8,873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$2,240
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$481,259
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,128/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation959 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute13 min
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Binghamton University was founded in 1946.
35.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.7% 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.