Here's what it costs to live in Binghamton, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, while the typical home is valued around $124,800. Households earn a median of $45,578 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$45,578
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$870
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$124,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$783
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$868
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,103
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,412
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
47,151
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$896
Per month
Avg Home Value
$147,100
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
69°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.1%
What is the cost of living index for Binghamton?
The cost of living index for Binghamton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Binghamton?
The median gross rent in Binghamton is $870 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Binghamton?
The median household income in Binghamton is $45,578 per year.
What is the median home value in Binghamton?
The median home value in Binghamton is $124,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Binghamton?
Air quality data for Binghamton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Binghamton?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
