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Explore the life in Binghamton based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Binghamton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Binghamton
3. Crime In Binghamton
4. Cost of Living In Binghamton
5. Gender In Binghamton
6. Household Income For Binghamton
7. Education In Binghamton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Binghamton

Binghamton is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 44819 residents.. The poverty rate of Binghamton is 32.7%, which is 134% higher than national average. The typical household in Binghamton earns $35730 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 60.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Binghamton are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Binghamton is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Binghamton, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Binghamton remained 11.6%, which is 147% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Binghamton, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Binghamton is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Binghamton is $92800 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Binghamton remained $35730, which is 47% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing50%

Affordability60%

Safety30%

Amenities95%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Binghamton, New York is 108% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Binghamton is 118% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Binghamton is 106% higher than national average. You have 1 in 120 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 25 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	1	1	4	2	8
In USA	266	306	328	266	786

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	5	17	13	3	9
In USA	236	310	299	210	558