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Jamestown, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Jamestown?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 0.7 years younger than in Jamestown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Jamestown?
- Binghamton housing costs are 17.4% more expensive than Jamestown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Jamestown?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jamestown.

Things to do in Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

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.

 Jamestown, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$36,162  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$108,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  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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