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Burke, VA vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Burke?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 4.3 years younger than in Burke.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Burke?
- Binghamton housing costs are 80.7% less expensive than Burke housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Burke?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 16.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burke.

Things to do in Burke?
Burke, Virginia sits within Fairfax County and features outdoor activities such as Burke Lake Park as well as employment opportunities around George Mason University campus.

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.

 Burke, VABinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$157,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$662,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Burke    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Burke, VA is a very family friendly area with top ranked schools in the local  More

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Burke is located in Fairfax County Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. Fairfax has one of the top school systems in the country. The quality of life in Fairfax is high  More

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Burke is a great place to live in the DC suburbs. It has a small town feel and boasts top Fairfax County Schools, beautiful parks, libraries, and many commute options  More

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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 5 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 5 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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