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Binghamton, NY

Founded 1834Broome CountyElev. 866 m
Population
47,357
Median home
$117,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Binghamton

With about 47,357 residents, Binghamton is one of New York's notable places. Binghamton was founded in 1834 and sits in Broome County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $44,331. Homes carry a median value of $117,400, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.7%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,357
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$44,331
Per-capita income
$30,230
Poverty rate
32.9%
High-school grad or higher
86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Unemployment
9.8%
Avg. commute
19.7 min
Work from home
8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black13%
Asian6.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.8%
Service21.4%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$117,400
Median gross rent
$867/mo
Owner-occupied
43.3%
Median year built
1946
Households
20,950
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Binghamton has 20 public schools — 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading33%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BINGHAMTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CHENANGO FORKS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CHENANGO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CHENANGO FORKS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CHENANGO VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CHENANGO BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
CHENANGO FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
HORACE MANN SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MACARTHUR SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% above national
Binghamton680
New York401
United States386
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime85% above national
Binghamton3,606
New York1,868
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Binghamton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

27 facilities in Binghamton report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

C H Thompson Co Inc · Broome CountyElliott Manufacturing · Broome CountyEms Technologies Services Llc · Broome CountyMatco Technologies · Broome CountyTriple Cities Metal Finishing Corp · Broome CountyEbonex Inc · Broome CountyCae-Link Corp Flight Simulation Div · Broome CountyEmerson Network Power Surge Protection Inc · Broome CountyI3 Assembly Llc · Broome CountyLander Co Inc · Broome CountyKodak Polychrome Graphics Co Ltd · Broome CountyHp Hood Llc · Broome County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Broome County
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Binghamton is in Broome County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Binghamton was founded in 1834 and sits in Broome County. Elevation ~866 m.

Map of Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
Where Binghamton is
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Historic places

29 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ross Park CarouselJohnson, George F., Recreation Park CarouselDunk, Alfred, HouseChrist ChurchRose, Robert H., HouseBinghamton City HallBroome County CourthousePhelps Mansion
Notable people from Binghamton
Bridget MoynahanChris WedgeDouglas H. WheelockDavid SedarisRick BakerJack SharkeyJim HuttonHelen GardnerHugh HerbertJohn Mica
People searches in Binghamton
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Nearby cities
Ithaca (38 mi)Elmira (46 mi)Syracuse (66 mi)Auburn (67 mi)Utica (77 mi)Rome (81 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Binghamton, NY (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Binghamton, New York.

Jose Rafael Javier, 46
Binghamton · Broome County · 13905
AKA Jose Javier, Emileo Delavega
Kenneth A Jones, 40
Binghamton · Broome County · 13901
AKA Kenneth A Jones, Kenneth Jones
George E Lewis
Binghamton · Broome County · 13905
Charles S Smith
Binghamton · Broome County · 13904
Matthew C Baker
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
Matthew E Green
Binghamton · Broome County · 13905
Kevin H Brown
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
Mark L Anderson
Binghamton · Broome County · 13904
Richard L Moore
Binghamton · Broome County · 13904
David Jones
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
Michael P Adams
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
Michael R Harris
Binghamton · Broome County · 13901
John K Riveras
Binghamton · Broome County · 13901
James Roberts
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
James T Miller
Binghamton · Broome County · 13903
William H Clark
Binghamton · Broome County · 13904

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Binghamton — frequently asked

What is the population of Binghamton, New York?
Binghamton has a population of about 47,357, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Binghamton?
The median home value in Binghamton is $117,400, and the median gross rent is $867/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Binghamton safe? What is the crime rate?
Binghamton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 680 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Binghamton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Broome County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Binghamton?
Binghamton has 20 public schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Binghamton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Binghamton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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