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Binghamton, NY

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Binghamton.

Population: 81,840 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Binghamton, NY is $189,002 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,375 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,412/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,002

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,002
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$189,002
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$194,375
Median list price
$186,200
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+10.2%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
200
For-sale inventory
174
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
320
1-year forecast
+4.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
69

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,412/mo
1-year rent change
+12.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$849/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$954/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,535/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,769/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
660
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
Annual snowfall
65.3 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
2
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
23
Nearest airport
Chenango Bridge Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER, OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.8 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-811 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
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
65,865
Average weekly wage
$1,154
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

BinghamtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$189,002$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$194,375$363,950$325,000
Median days on market61 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,412/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Binghamton, NY?
$189,002.
What is the median sale price in Binghamton, NY?
$194,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Binghamton, NY?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Binghamton, NY?
Typical rent: $1,412/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Binghamton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Binghamton, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 660 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
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: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Binghamton

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