2025 Compare Cities Education:
Binghamton town, NY vs Albany, NY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Albany spends 5.2% less per student than Binghamton town.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% lower in Albany than in Binghamton town. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Binghamton town
 Binghamton town, NYAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$22,458  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Binghamton Town    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it. The seasons are fantastic and the area if beautiful. I've never had any issues with crime or unemployment, so I have to wonder if that's more geared to the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here and in other states, but have had family here forever. The town is beautiful, primarily on the West & South sides. Not much going on crime-wise unless  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Binghamton Town

Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Albany


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.