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Binghamton, NY vs Fulton, NY

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Are people in Fulton older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Fulton is 2.5 years younger than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fulton or Binghamton?
- Fulton housing costs are 3.8% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fulton or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Fulton is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Fulton?
Fulton, NY is a vibrant suburb east of Syracuse featuring several enjoyable sights like Rosamond Gifford Zoo preserving its unique atmosphere or Battle Island State Park ideal for relaxation; people can also join in the remarkable Oktoberfest highlighting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every October.

 Binghamton, NYFulton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,461329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Fulton    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I grew up and attended school in Fulton from 1962 to late 1970's. It was a great place to live but the businesses eventually died off and unemployment became high. In  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you like snow and water this is a great area to live. The cost of living is low. You are very close to Lake Ontario, The Fingerlakes and the Erie Barge  More

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