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Binghamton, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Binghamton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

47,357
Residents
$44,331
Median income
$117,400
Median home
$1,103
Median rent (state)

Binghamton - the verdict

Nationally, Binghamton sits in the 12th percentile for household income and the 8th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

12th
percentile, household income
16th
percentile, home value
29th
percentile, median rent
8th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Binghamton, NY

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 47,357 residents in Binghamton, a small city within New York. Median household income here is $44,331 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 21.8%. Typical homes in Binghamton are valued around $117,400, and the median resident age is 35.1 years. 30.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 50.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 65 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Growing), up 5% from five years earlier. Binghamton's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3945.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Binghamton's yearly average temperature at 46.3°F with 42.0 inches of precipitation per year and 86.5 inches of snowfall.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,103 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Binghamton workers runs 18.1 minutes, with 63.8% driving alone and 8.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 87.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

47,357 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$44,331 /yr

Poverty 21.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Binghamton compare to other US cities?

Here's how Binghamton stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 12% higher than other cities
Home value 16% pricier than other cities
Median rent 29% pricier than other cities
Safety 8% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just New York and the picture shifts: Binghamton ranks #49 of 55 New York cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Binghamton's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New York, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

12thIncome percentile
8thSafety percentile

12th percentile nationally for median household income · 8th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Binghamton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Binghamton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Binghamton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Binghamton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$117,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 84% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Binghamton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Binghamton, NY Binghamton, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Binghamton, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Binghamton, NY median $44,331/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Binghamton, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Binghamton, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
47,357
Median Income
$44,331
Median Home Value
$117,400
Median Age
35.1
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Labor force participation
50.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3945.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
532.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3413.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
46.3°F
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
86.5"

Schools

Total Schools
20
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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46,000 residents46,500 residents47,000 residents47,500 residents48,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 47,740 residents 46,418 residents ▼ -2.8%
Binghamton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
65
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
65
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 62
2020 50
2021 65
2022 59
2023 55
2024 65

Permit volume increased 5% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.1 minutes
Drive Alone
63.8%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
7.8%
Walk
6.6%
Work from Home
8.0%
Other
4.1%

Based on 19,543 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Binghamton sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,103/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
87.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Niagara Falls
48,198 people
West Seneca
45,329 people
Irondequoit
50,438 people
Freeport
44,102 people
Hicksville
43,868 people
Troy
51,054 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Binghamton's 47,357 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Brea, CA
47,337 people
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
47,257 people
Monroe, LA
47,241 people
Roseville, MI
47,240 people
Mentor, OH
47,215 people
Winter Garden, FL
47,182 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Binghamton's $44,331 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lauderdale Lakes, FL
$44,333 median income
Noma, FL
$44,333 median income
Tifton, GA
$44,324 median income
Anderson, SC
$44,321 median income
Louisville, IL
$44,318 median income
Sullivan, IN
$44,313 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Binghamton, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Binghamton, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.6% 13.9% 6.8% 8.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.8% White 67.6% Black or African American 13.9% Asian 6.8% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 8.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Binghamton compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Binghamton (this city) 47,357 $44,331
Niagara Falls 48,198 $48,535
West Seneca 45,329 $75,465
Irondequoit 50,438 $76,871
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Binghamton, NY?

What is the population of Binghamton, NY? +

47,357 people live in Binghamton, NY according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Binghamton, NY? +

Median annual household income in Binghamton runs $44,331, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Binghamton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Binghamton; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

Is Binghamton, NY safe? +

Binghamton has a total crime rate of 3945.9 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Binghamton, NY? +

A typical home in Binghamton is worth $117,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Binghamton? +

The average annual temperature in Binghamton runs 46.3°F, 42.0 inches of precipitation, and 86.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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