Census ACS · #199 MSA
Binghamton Metro Area
The Binghamton, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has 245,844 residents. The median household income is $63,347 and the median home value is $146,700.
245,844
Population
201
People / sq mi
$63,347
Median Income
$146,700
Median Home Value
The Binghamton CBSA covers 1,224 sq mi of land at 200.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$63,347
Median Household Income
$36,298
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Binghamton metro's price level is 92.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,347 has the buying power of $68,216 in average-priced US metros.
92.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,216
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,347
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$146,700
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
67.3%
Homeownership
Education
91.2%
High School+
29.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
8.4%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
19.1%
Foreign Born
Binghamton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Binghamton, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 245,844 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #199 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Binghamton metro area is $63,347, with a per capita income of $36,298.
The Binghamton, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Binghamton, Ny CBSA (13780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Binghamton, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $146,700. Binghamton is a metro area in NY with a population of 245,844.
Median household income is $63,347, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $146,700, with typical rent around $914.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 29.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.