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Binghamton, NY

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Binghamton.

Population: 81,840 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Binghamton, NY is $189,930 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $166,963 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,271/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 14.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,930

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,930
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$189,930
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$166,963
Median list price
$188,950
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
+17.1%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
161
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+3.9%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
65

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,271/mo
1-year rent change
+9.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
114.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHENANGO FORKS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHENANGO VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
MACARTHUR SCHOOL, THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL, CHENANGO FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHENANGO FORKS HIGH SCHOOL, CHENANGO FORKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc. (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,589
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (45 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
103
Nearest airport
Chenango Bridge Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER, OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-811 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
73.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,624
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,418
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BinghamtonState medianUS median
Median home value$189,930$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$166,963$363,950$325,000
Median days on market63 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,271/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,624$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Binghamton, NY?
$189,930.
What is the median sale price in Binghamton, NY?
$166,963.
How long do homes take to sell in Binghamton, NY?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Binghamton, NY?
Typical rent: $1,271/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Binghamton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Binghamton, NY in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Binghamton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Binghamton, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Binghamton, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc., 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Binghamton, NY?
20 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Binghamton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Binghamton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 114.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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