City safety & data profile

BinghamtonNY

Binghamton, NY is a 46K-resident city in Broome County with a median household income of $45,578.

Broome County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Binghamton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Binghamton has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $124,800, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

46K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$45,578
Median income
$124,800
Median home
32.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Binghamton

Binghamton posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Binghamton area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Binghamton

Where Binghamton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,578 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Binghamton, NY beyond the headline numbers

Binghamton sits inside Broome County, New York, at roughly 42.10°N, -75.92°W. Population 46,032, $45,578 median household income. Median home value $124,800, median rent $870. Poverty rate 32.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Binghamton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.8%, then obesity at 36.6%. 3 hospitals in/around Binghamton, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Binghamton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
46,032
Binghamton
Median Income
$45,578
-33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$124,800
-45% vs avg
Median Age
35.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broome County) - Binghamton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
197K-1%
Median Income
$62,616+36%
Median Home Value
$154,900+44%
Poverty Rate
18.5%+6%
Unemployment
7.1%-20%

Economics

Economics indicators for Binghamton, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$870/mo
Poverty Rate
32.6% +130% vs avg
Unemployment 10.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.7%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 7.6%

Population

White 66.3%
African American 14.6%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
Obesity
36.6%
High Blood Pressure
36.3%
Physical Inactivity
29.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Binge Drinking
15%
Diabetes
12.5%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.9%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
BINGHAMTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC
BINGHAMTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Binghamton, NY?
Binghamton, NY has a population of 46,032 people, located in Broome County, New York.
What is the median household income in Binghamton?
The median household income in Binghamton, NY is $45,578 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 32.6%.
What is the median home value in Binghamton?
The median home value in Binghamton, NY is $124,800. Median rent is $870/month.
What are the top health concerns in Binghamton?
The top health indicators in Binghamton include Short Sleep Duration (37.8%), Obesity (36.6%), High Blood Pressure (36.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Binghamton?
Binghamton has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Binghamton?
The median age in Binghamton, NY is 35.9 years. 30.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Binghamton, NY is located in Broome County, New York. With a population of 46K and a $45,578 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Binghamton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Binghamton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Broome County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.