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Lockport, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Lockport?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 1.5 years younger than in Lockport.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Lockport?
- Binghamton housing costs are 37.0% less expensive than Lockport housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Lockport?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lockport.

Things to do in Lockport?
Lockport is a city located in Niagara County New York with an estimated population around 20,400 people as of 2019. This quaint little town serves up plenty activities throughout the year such as attending the annual Jazz on the Canal Arts festival or getting lost amongst nature along one of its many trails perfect for bike riding while also being able to take part in larger scale events offered by nearby cities like Buffalo and Niagara Falls .

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.

 Lockport, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$51,819  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$203,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lockport    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I am an old die-hard WNYer and can honestly say love everything about each area. Have lived in many other states and even another country but always back home because of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great history of New York can be found right in our little town/city. There are fun things to do with the wine trail, camping, parks and hiking trails, the Erie Canal  More

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I moved to Lockport/Cambria area and Niagara County all together assumes they can take what they please I cannot wait to move out of this area. The Town taxes are well  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

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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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