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Binghamton town, NY vs Albany, NY

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- Job Growth in Albany has been positive.
- Albany has 0.1% more unemployment than Binghamton town.
- Albany job growth has increased by 4.5% in the past 10 years.
 Binghamton town, NYAlbany, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-16.2%  Unlock6.3%
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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