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Binghamton, NY vs Short Pump, VA

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Are people in Short Pump older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Short Pump is 2.2 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Short Pump or Binghamton?
- Short Pump housing costs are 275.1% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Short Pump or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Short Pump is 5.7 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 Short Pump?
Short Pump, VA is an affluent census-designated place located in Henrico County just outside Richmond's West End area; it has become one of the most popular suburban communities in Central Virginia due to its combination of modern amenities such as shopping centers and restaurants plus traditional roots evident through historic landmarks like The Waterworks building that serves as a reminder of Short Pump’s rich past as well as how far it has come today as one of the region’s most desirable suburbs among young professionals & growing families alike!

 Binghamton, NYShort Pump, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,332329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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