Binghamton, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Broome County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Binghamton based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Binghamton
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 68Income: 30Home Value: 12Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

47,357

2023 ACS

Median Income

$44,331

2023

Median Home Value

$117,400

2023

Median Rent

$867

2023

Median Age

35.1

Unemployment

9.8%

Cost of Living Index

84.2

100 = national avg

Binghamton is a city in Broome County, New York, with a population of 47,357 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Binghamton is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Binghamton is $44,331, and the median home value is $117,400. The cost of living index is 84.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $867 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, and the median age is 35.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

47,357

Male

22,915

48.4%

Female

24,442

51.6%

Median Age

35.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.6%

High School or Higher

37.0%

Foreign Born

10.6%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

25.9%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.504

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

67.6%

Foreign Born

10.6%

White
67.6%
Black
13.9%
Asian
6.8%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
8.0%
Other
3.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.8%

4,177 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
561 (13.4%)
Puerto Rican
2,012 (48.2%)
Cuban
138 (3.3%)
Dominican
496 (11.9%)
Colombian
263 (6.3%)
Honduran
183 (4.4%)
Ecuadorian
21 (0.5%)
Peruvian
1 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic
502 (12.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,141 (35.4%)
Chinese
904 (28.0%)
Filipino
41 (1.3%)
Vietnamese
288 (8.9%)
Korean
216 (6.7%)
Japanese
137 (4.2%)
Pakistani
147 (4.6%)
Laotian
64 (2.0%)
Taiwanese
16 (0.5%)
Other Asian
273 (8.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
24 (55.8%)
Chamorro
18 (41.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
73 (102.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

44,839

English Only

87.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,514 speakers

Limited English

3.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,514 (3.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,367 (3.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
772 (1.7%)
Other Asian
414 (0.9%)
Chinese
328 (0.7%)
Other Languages
273 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
264 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
261 (0.6%)
Arabic
199 (0.4%)
German
178 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.1%

Limited English Proficiency

3.9%

Spanish
28.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
17.1% limited English
Other Asian
16.4% limited English
Chinese
41.5% limited English
Other Languages
42.5% limited English
Vietnamese
87.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
69.7% limited English
Arabic
24.6% limited English
German
23.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,680

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

15.7%

264 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$35,994

Unemployment Rate

1.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
13.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.7%
Vietnam
37.8%
Korea
13.8%
World War II
1.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.5%
35-54
13.8%
55-64
18.0%
65-74
24.8%
75+
35.9%

Male Veterans

1,474

87.7%

Female Veterans

206

12.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$35,994

Non-Veteran Income

$27,439

Difference

$8,555

31.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

264

Without Disability

1,416

Disability Rate

15.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

36,239

#1 Ancestry

Irish

15.3% (7,233)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

13.2% (6,270)

#3 Ancestry

German

11.1% (5,244)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
15.3%
Italian
13.2%
German
11.1%
English
10.8%
Polish
4.3%
American
2.8%
West Indian
2.6%
French
2.1%
Slovak
1.6%
Scottish
1.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.3%
Russian
1.1%
Greek
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%
Arab
0.9%
European
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Lithuanian
0.7%
Swedish
0.7%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,950

Family Households

9,033

43.1%

Married Couples

5,082

24.3%

Non-Family Households

11,917

56.9%

Single Mother Households

3,058

14.6%

Single Father Households

893

4.3%

Living Alone

8,655

41.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,036

In Married Couple

3,205

45.6%

With Single Mother

2,884

41.0%

With Single Father

947

13.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$59,508

Married Couple Income

$87,846

Single Mother Income

$34,272

Single Father Income

$31,767

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

890

Grandparents Responsible

626

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$44,331

-39% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,230

-19% vs national

Poverty Rate

32.9%

+142% vs national

Gini Index

0.5222

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

9.8%

+89% vs national

SNAP Recipients

24.6%

of households

How Binghamton Compares

Binghamton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Binghamton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
30.8%
$25-50K
22.9%
$50-75K
15.9%
$75-100K
10.3%
$100-150K
11.3%
$150-200K
4.3%
$200K+
4.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

9.8%

+96% vs NY avg

Labor Force

22,679

Employed

20,436

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.1

Work from Home

8.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

84.2

100 = national avg

-15.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,063

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$87,604

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
92.8
Food
83.9
Transportation
76.0
Healthcare
87.1
Utilities
88.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$868

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,103

per month

The median household income in Binghamton, NY is $44,331, which is 39.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,230. The poverty rate of 32.9% is higher than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5222, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 22,679. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 8.0% working from home. About 63.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 84.2, which is 15.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,063 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$165,000

Median List Price

N/A

Price Per Sq Ft

$96

Days on Market

34

Active Inventory

N/A

Zillow Home Value

$175,928

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,375

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 26.9%List Price โ†“ 13.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

1

Homes Sold โ†“ 97.3%New Listings โ†“ 40.0%Pending โ†‘ 2.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$96

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 17.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 15.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Binghamton, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Binghamton, NY metro area, home prices have risen 234.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 106.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 81.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 56.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Binghamton, NY housing market rather than Binghamton alone.

40yr โ†‘ 234.7%20yr โ†‘ 106.6%10yr โ†‘ 81.2%5yr โ†‘ 56%2yr โ†‘ 14.8%Q2 1983 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Binghamton, NY

Binghamton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Binghamton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$117,400

Median Rent

$867

Total Housing Units

24,835

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Owner Occupied

43.3%

Renter Occupied

56.7%

Median Property Tax

$3,519

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$943

Housing Types

Single Family
42.7%
Multi-Family
57.1%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,519

per year

Effective Tax Rate

3.00%

of home value

Median Home Value

$117,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,020

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,519) by the median home value ($117,400). In Binghamton, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 3.00%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Binghamton, NY is $165,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $96. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,375/month. About 43.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 24,835 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,519. The effective tax rate is 3.00%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.35

per 1,000 residents

+106% vs national

Property Crime Rate

34.13

per 1,000 residents

+98% vs national

Total Crimes

1,831

2024

Violent Clearance

55%

cases solved

Property Clearance

22%

cases solved

YoY Change

-20.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Binghamton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Binghamton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Binghamton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 20.6%Property โ†“ 24.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Binghamton police solve 61% of aggravated assault cases but only 22% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0633.3%
RapeViolent270.5825.9%
RobberyViolent340.7352.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1833.9560.7%
BurglaryProperty1964.2324.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,29327.8822.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty942.0322.3%

Binghamton, NY reported 248 violent crimes and 1,583 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 residents is 105.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 55% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,293 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 16.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242481,5835.3534.13
20233131,6576.6935.42
20223221,7536.8137.09
20213521,5098.0334.43
20203791,8208.6041.29
20193551,9077.9842.88
20183261,8937.2642.18
20173621,9837.9743.68
20163531,8417.7140.21
20153102,0926.7345.43

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

87.5

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

86.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

57.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

80.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

30

Public Assistance

$226.2M

Individual Assistance

$51.4M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $229.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024$1.2Mโ€”
Hurricane Henri โ†’HurricaneAug 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$48.7M$2.5M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodOct 2018$5.1Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormJul 2017$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2013$1.2Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011$126.1M$33.8M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJun 2011$1.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormDec 2006โ€”$2.5M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2006$38.0M$10.9M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005$2.4M$1.1M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2004$643K$5K
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’Severe StormOct 2004โ€”$461K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2003โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 36 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,099

Total Claims Paid

$138,329,017

Avg Claim Payout

$44,637

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

42

Federal Funding

$30,655,470

Properties Protected

393

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.80

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine22$19,932,263
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$31,350
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility1$240,149
400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)1$961,642
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.7: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Erosion1$77,912

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Binghamton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, tornado. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 3,099 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $226,180,157 in public assistance recovery funding. $51,385,885 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 42 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.6%

0.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.5%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

23.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

37.2%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.9%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Binghamton has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.2 mi

United Health Services Hospita...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
United Health Services Hospitals, Inc4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Greater Binghamton Health Center5.9 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Endless Mountains Health Systems19.1 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes
Robert Packer Hospital33.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

28

Pop. Served

65,723

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF47,6000
CHENANGO CONSOLIDATED WD #19,2001
BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD2,6000
PORT DICKINSON VILLAGE1,7850
DICKINSON WD #31,4670
DICKINSON WD #17980
DICKINSON WD #43500
DICKINSON WD #72980
CASTLE CREEK ESTATES2350
BLUE RIDGE PARK1751
GLENVIEW APARTMENTS - LOWER1640
DICKINSON WD #51230
SIDNEY-UNADILLA TRAILER PARK1220
HEATHS TRAILER PARK920
DICKINSON WD #6910
MORNING STAR VILLAGE650
MANNS MOBILE COMMUNITY601
FOREST GREEN MANOR PARK570
DICKINSON WD #2560
HILLSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK - BROOME CO.550
CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTS500
HICKORY RIDGE TRAILER PARK500
BOB SCOTTS MOBILE HOME PARK500
CREAMERY HILLS SENIOR LIVING CENTER480
QUILTY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK450
DICKINSON WD #8320
MARION TERRACE APARTMENTS300
GLENVIEW APARTMENTS - UPPER250

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

114.3K MT

Top Emitter

SUNY AT BINGHAMTON

40.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
SUNY AT BINGHAMTON
New York State
Other40,511
BROOME CO NANTICOKE LANDFILL
Broome County Div Of Solid Waste Management
Waste40,199
New York State Electric and Gas
Avangrid Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems33,547

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 28 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 114.3K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-23% vs national

Drive Alone

63.9%

-19% vs national

Public Transit

7.8%

+770% vs national

Work From Home

8.0%

-14% vs national

Carpool

9.7%

Walk / Bike

8.2%

combined

How Binghamton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202233000
202189010
202011000
201922010
201833110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Binghamton, NY is 18 minutes, which is 22.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 63.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.0% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 7.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.7% of workers carpool. 6.6% walk to work. 1.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

20,950

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.3%
Cellular Data Plan
75.4%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.1%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

82.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.4%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.6%
Smartphone
82.4%
Desktop / Laptop
69.4%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
12.5%
No Computer
10.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Binghamton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

28

Population Served

65,723

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BINGHAMTON, CITY OFCommunitySurface water47,6000
CHENANGO CONSOLIDATED WD #1CommunityGround water9,2001
BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WDCommunityPurchased surface water2,6000
PORT DICKINSON VILLAGECommunityPurchased surface water1,7850
DICKINSON WD #3CommunityPurchased surface water1,4670
DICKINSON WD #1CommunityPurchased ground water7980
DICKINSON WD #4CommunityPurchased ground water3500
DICKINSON WD #7CommunityPurchased surface water2980
CASTLE CREEK ESTATESCommunityGround water2350
BLUE RIDGE PARKCommunityGround water1751
GLENVIEW APARTMENTS - LOWERCommunityGround water1640
DICKINSON WD #5CommunityPurchased ground water1230
SIDNEY-UNADILLA TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water1220
HEATHS TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water920
DICKINSON WD #6CommunityPurchased surface water910
MORNING STAR VILLAGECommunityGround water650
MANNS MOBILE COMMUNITYCommunityGround water601
FOREST GREEN MANOR PARKCommunityGround water570
DICKINSON WD #2CommunityPurchased surface water560
HILLSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK - BROOME CO.CommunityGround water550
CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTSCommunityGround water500
HICKORY RIDGE TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water500
BOB SCOTTS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water500
CREAMERY HILLS SENIOR LIVING CENTERCommunityGround water480
QUILTY HILL MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water450
DICKINSON WD #8CommunityPurchased surface water320
MARION TERRACE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water300
GLENVIEW APARTMENTS - UPPERCommunityGround water250

85.0% of households in Binghamton have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 12.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 28 water systems, providing water to 65,723 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Binghamton is located in Broome County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Binghamton.

Election Overview

Source: Broome County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

45,142

50.2%

GOP Votes

44,763

49.8%

Total Votes

89,905

Margin

D+0.4%

Shift from 2020

R+3.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+0.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202445,14244,76389,90550.2%49.8%D+0.4
202047,01043,80092,79450.7%47.2%D+3.5
201635,21238,07777,65745.3%49.0%R+3.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Broome County recorded 89,905 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.2% of the vote compared to 49.8% for Republicans, a margin of D+0.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Broome County has shifted 4.1 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

387

Total Assets

$2.1B

Total Income

$1.9B

Per 10K Residents

81.7

nonprofits

-87.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

84

Median Assets

$605K

Oldest Active

1939

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
36
Religion
31
Arts & Culture
25
Human Services
25
Philanthropy
24
Recreation & Sports
21
Health Care
17
Housing & Shelter
16
Animal-Related
12
Youth Development
10
Public Safety
9
Community Improvement
9
Mental Health
6
Employment
6
Food & Agriculture
6
Environment
4
Voluntary Health
4
International
4
Public Benefit
4
Unknown
4
Crime & Legal
3
Civil Rights
2
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
75.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.6B of $2.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Binghamton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS INCHealth Care$801.8M$1.2B1982
FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON INCEducation$468.8M$215.5M1958
UMH PA CORPHuman Services$59.3M$31.7M1990
BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$51.5M$12.2M1995
UNITED METHODIST HOMES FOUNDATIONHealth Care$42.6M$14.9M1990
UNITED WAY OF BROOME COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$38.2M$11.1M1949
LOURDES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$33.7M$6.1M1982
DECKER FOUNDATIONโ€”$31.9M$2.7M1979
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$31.5M$28.8M1983
CHILDRENS HOME OF WYOMING CONFERENCEHuman Services$29.9M$48.5M2004
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INCHealth Care$26.7M$13.0M1986
NYSARC INCโ€”$23.6M$35.3M1954
STEWART W & WILLMA C HOYT FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$23.5M$3.4M1993
CONRAD AND VIRGINIA KLEE FDN INCโ€”$22.7M$2.2M1959
GEORGE AND MARGARET MEE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.9M$9.4M2003
LINK FOUNDATIONโ€”$19.6M$2.3M1955
HANDICAPPED CHILDRENS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN NEW YORK INCHuman Services$19.1M$23.9M1951
BCC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$17.8M$2.5M2014
SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INCHuman Services$16.6M$19.2M1984
DONALD F AND EDNA G BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONโ€”$15.9M$10.4M1990
ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT INCEmployment$15.3M$17.5M1939
FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL INCHousing & Shelter$14.3M$2.2M1983
UMH NY CORPโ€”$14.0M$15.5M1990
UMH MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORPHuman Services$13.5M$5.4M1990
SOUTHER TIER HIGH TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR INCEducation$11.5M$965K2012
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$10.4M$7.5M1965
FACULTY STUDENT ASSOCIATION BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGEโ€”$9.8M$1.7M1952
ASSOCIATED CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT BROOME COHuman Services$9.0M$146K1969
SEPP INCHousing & Shelter$8.8M$3.5M1969
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BINGHAMTON AND BROOME COUNTYโ€”$8.1M$5.3M1942
GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW HOME INCHealth Care$7.3M$16.4M1969
ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTERArts & Culture$6.7M$3.9M2017
FAIRVIEW RECOVERY SERVICES INCMental Health$6.4M$5.6M1973
BINGHAMTON AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATIONEducation$6.3M$4.1M2015
FOUNDATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENTEducation$6.2M$2.7M2000
CARE COMPASS COLLABORATIVEHealth Care$6.1M$3.7M2021
UMH JGJ CORPโ€”$5.8M$5.6M1990
BROOME COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY AND RELIEF ASSOCIATIONAnimal-Related$5.7M$2.4M1972
SOUTHERN TIER MEDICAL CARE - NY PCHealth Care$5.7M$1.4M2018
ADDICTION CENTER OF BROOME COUNTYMental Health$5.7M$10.4M1975
UMH ECM CORPHealth Care$5.4M$13.4M1990
METRO PLAZA APARTMENTS INCORPORATED C O THOMAS NOLANHousing & Shelter$5.3M$2.0M1994
SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM INCโ€”$5.0M$6.8M1988
BROOME COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES INCHuman Services$4.6M$10.3M1982
BINGHAMTON BOYS CLUB INCโ€”$4.1M$1.5M1947
STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY INCEducation$4.1M$5.1M2015
MILLER S AND ADELAIDE S GAFFNEY FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.1M$1.6M1969
THE FOUNDATION OF THE BROOME-TIOGA ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENSPhilanthropy$4.0M$464K1994
BINGHAMTON LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPUnknown$3.8M$383K2021
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 112 EDUC & APPREN FUNDEmployment$3.6M$998K1988

Binghamton, NY has 387 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.1B. The most common category is Education, with 36 organizations. 84 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 81.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1939.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

560

Total Approved

$108.0M

Jobs Supported

3,416

Per 10K Residents

118.3

SBA loans

+63.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

46

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

271 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

535

Total Amount

$92.3M

Avg Loan

$172,565

Median Loan

$70,000

SBA Guaranteed

$67.1M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,853

5044% of all loans

Loans

25

Total Amount

$15.7M

Avg Loan

$626,240

Median Loan

$375,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

42

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$16.3M

15% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$389,040

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services69 loans
NAICS 72
$16.5M
Construction65 loans
NAICS 23
$7.9M
Other Services46 loans
NAICS 81
$4.7M
Retail Trade42 loans
NAICS 44
$12.8M
Manufacturing34 loans
NAICS 33
$12.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Rogers Service Group, Inc.2$4.1M
Nielsen Hardware Corporation1$3.8M
Binghamton Truck Body Inc.1$3.2M
Cks Hotels Llc2$3.1M
Super 82$2.3M
Shree Hari Hotels Llc1$2.3M
Vmr Electronics, Llc3$2.2M
Ramp Industries Inc.2$2.0M
J&r Auto Upholstery Shoppe Inc.1$1.6M
Dataflow Inc.2$1.6M

Binghamton, NY has received 560 SBA loans totaling $108.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 535 loans (96% of the total), supporting 2,853 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 25 loans totaling $15.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Binghamton is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 271 loans. That works out to 118.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

179,004

Avg Median Income

-$51,223,765

Avg Home Value

-$51,146,259

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
137441,284$63,125$119,200$90410.2
137462,432$58,250$133,900$78933.5
137483,722$68,486$133,900$1,05513.5
1376042,880$63,242$150,700$88349.3
1379018,560$54,764$117,300$98527.2
137953,180$56,847$139,700$94123.9
1385023,675$81,627$185,700$1,11151.1
1390119,730$54,165$152,800$80623.0
139026,921N/AN/AN/A0.7
1390317,528$61,244$144,700$86339.5
139049,138$56,794$111,200$88423.8
1390528,370$53,757$137,700$99328.3
188121,584$85,417$238,500$1,01929.0

Binghamton, NY has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 179,004. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$51,223,765. The average median home value is -$51,146,259. The average median monthly rent is -$51,281,187.

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