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Glenville, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Glenville?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 6.6 years younger than in Glenville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Glenville?
- Binghamton housing costs are 54.7% less expensive than Glenville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Glenville?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Glenville.

Things to do in Glenville?
Glenville is a town located in Schenectady County, New York. It boasts several attractions for visitors and locals alike, including the popular Indian Lookout Country Club, historic Ellerslie Mansion and sprawling Ellms Family Farm. There are also various parks, lakes and rivers in the area for fishing or swimming. Shopping centers like St. Lawrence Centre and Glenridge Plaza provide plenty of shopping options for all tastes.

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.

 Glenville, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$85,559  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$282,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glenville    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Glenville PD has a handle on crime. As a life long resident of Schenemctady county and 29 yrs in the Town of Glenville I can not believe there is a safer place to reside  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 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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