About Binghamton, NY

Binghamton - A Great Place to Live

Binghamton is located in the southern tier of New York at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers and has a population of 47,380. Binghamton is part of what is called the “Triple Cities”, along with Endicott and Johnson City (even though the latter two are actually villages). This region is now collectively referred to as Greater Binghamton.

Attractions - Things to See in Binghamton

Greater Binghamton is also home to Binghamton University, which provides a driving force in the community for academics, arts, and athletics. The school employs 1 in 10 local residents, and has a huge economic impact in the Binghamton area. Other major employers include Lockheed-Martin, Frito Lay, and United Health Services.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

Because of the city's average cost of living, Binghamton apartments are very affordable. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $505, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $655. The average cost for apartments in the city area is $580, which is slightly above the national average.