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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
Population
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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