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Locating or expanding in Broome County will not only provide business success, but help you achieve the ideal work-life balance

Why Live In Broome County

The Broome County…a good life campaign powered by The Agency celebrates all ways of life found in Broome. Broome County is a hub for quality education, immersive arts and culture, and a large variety of recreational activities. The Broome is Good campaign promotes the idea that all Broome County residents should have equitable access to the Core 4 elements of a good life, the ability to live, learn, work, and play, regardless of race, gender or gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, immigration, and socioeconomic status.

The commute

The average commuting time is 20 minutes or less, which can take you from one of our quaint rural towns to the center of Downtown Binghamton

The Crossroads

With major highway systems intersecting in Binghamton, the area has become known as the crossroads of the Southern Tier

The Cuisine

Broome County cuisine offers a great variety, from upscale, international, breweries, casual, hearty, or just a really good burger joint…we got it all

Top Ranked Schools

Our K-12 system along with our higher education, include top-ranked schools in New York and the United States

Industry Leaders

Our core industry sectors include Construction & Skilled Trades, Health Care, Education, Information Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Transportation & Distribution.

Cost of Living Analysis

Binghamton NYC NYS National Avg
Rent 72 134 N/A 100
Housing 56 236 149 100
Transportation 109 149 111 100
Groceries 105 128 105 100
Commute 18 mins N/A N/A 100
Utilities 79 127 118 100
Healthcare 100 115 99 100
Goods & Services 100 148 110 100
Total 86 167 120 100

Quick Facts

Estimates based on the US Census

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Median Income

Median Home Value

Median Gross Rent

Looking for a home or rental: Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors
Relocating: Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Community Resources: United Way of Broome County
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