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Binghamton, New York

city · Broome County

At a glance

47,151
Population
$124,800
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$193,367
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$870/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$45,578
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
84.11%
Locations with fiber available
10.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
SUNY Broome Community College 2-year
Anousheh School of Hair Certificates
Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Certificates
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates30.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Binghamton Economic Development
county The Agency — Broome County Industrial Development Agency (BCIDA) / Broome County Local Development Corporation (LDC)
state Llyod Economic Development
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state New York State Electric & Gas Economic Development
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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