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Binghamton, NY

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Arts hub of the Southern Tier.

College Arts History Nightlife Diverse

Roughly an hour south of Syracuse, Binghamton is a thriving cultural center with countless entertainment options for residents. The downtown area is locally known as “Center City,” and it is indeed the epicenter for the business and leisure activity in town. Binghamton University’s downtown campus adds a distinct college town vibe to the community—the nightlife in particular is electric.

The local arts scene rivals many larger cities in breadth and scope with a large population of artists contributing to numerous galleries and public events around town. Music events fill much of the calendar, as well as performances by the local orchestra and opera company. Many apartments are positioned in highly walkable areas, particularly Center City, First Ward, and Westside.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Binghamton, NY is $646 for a studio, $898 for one bedroom, $1,135 for two bedrooms, and $1,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Binghamton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$898/month
600 Sq Ft
House
$2,341/month
1,746 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Chenango Forks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

598 Students

5
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson School

Public

Grades PK-5

352 Students

5
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

399 Students

4
out of 10

Brookside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

386 Students

4
out of 10

Chenango Bridge Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

376 Students

4
out of 10

Chenango Forks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

303 Students

5
out of 10

West Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 6-8

506 Students

4
out of 10

Chenango Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

370 Students

4
out of 10

East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

463 Students

2
out of 10

Chenango Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

499 Students

8
out of 10

Chenango Forks High School

Public

Grades 9-12

442 Students

8
out of 10

Binghamton High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,341 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roberson Museum & Science Center
  • Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
  • Binghamton Zoo
  • Aqua-Terra Park
  • Finch Hollow Nature Center

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.