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Binghamton, NY vs Riverhead, NY

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Are people in Riverhead older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Riverhead is 13.2 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Riverhead or Binghamton?
- Riverhead housing costs are 408.3% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Riverhead or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Riverhead is 10.6 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 Riverhead?
Riverhead NY stands at the mouth of Long Island’s Peconic River nestled amidst rolling hills dotted by vineyards & white sandy beaches making it ideal spot for spending days outdoors or visiting nearby wineries and restaurants that bring out this town’s true character.

 Binghamton, NYRiverhead, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,630329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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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