Binghamton

City in New York, United States

Overview

Binghamton is a mid-sized city in Southern Tier New York, known for its rich industrial history, lively arts scene, and proximity to scenic nature. It blends historic districts with youthful college energy, making for a welcoming destination with both local charm and urban amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
47,969
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.10°, -75.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,268
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1122 mm
Internet Speed
233 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
9
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGM
Distance
13 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.